aerostation
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of aerostation
Example Sentences
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M. Nadar had been editor of L'Aeronaut, a French journal devoted to the advancement of aerostation generally.
From The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation by Bacon, John Mackenzie
Meusnier's balloon, of course, was never constructed, but his ideas have been of value to aerostation up to the present time.
From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles
In conclusion, we may say that the subject of aerostation is still in its infancy, and that we have still to learn how to conduct ourselves properly when—Up in the Clouds.
From Up in the Clouds Balloon Voyages by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
As we have seen, the triumph of aerostation was sudden and complete.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Marion, F. (Fulgence)
The English historian of aerostation gives some details of the first aerial voyage made in this country by the Italian, Vincent Lunardy.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Marion, F. (Fulgence)
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