aerostatic
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Origin of aerostatic
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The aerostatic machine," he says, "was constructed of cloth lined with paper, fastened together on a network of strings fixed to the cloth.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Marion, F. (Fulgence)
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
In the French campaign against Italy in 1859 the French had recourse to the use of balloons, but this time there was not any aerostatic corps, and their management was entrusted to the brothers Godard.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
"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
The production of this gas is easy, and it has given the greatest satisfaction hitherto in aerostatic experiments.
From Five Weeks in a Balloon by Verne, Jules
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