aerostatic
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Origin of aerostatic
Example Sentences
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The First Consul caused ascents in picturesque balloons to be made on occasions of public rejoicing for victories, in order to strike the imaginations of the Egyptians, and an aerostatic academy was established near Paris.
From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various
"Let go!" shouted Uncle Prudent; and the "Go-Ahead" rose "majestically"—an adverb consecrated by custom to all aerostatic ascents.
From Robur the Conqueror by Verne, Jules
Are you interested in the progress of aerostatic science?�
From A Voyage in a Balloon (1852) by Verne, Jules
"You think, then, that aerostatic science has said its last word?"
From Five Weeks in a Balloon by Verne, Jules
Through me, the aerostatic art would render immense services to the world, if God should spare my life!
From A Voyage in a Balloon (1852) by Verne, Jules
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