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Aeronautic Chariot

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https://hdl.handle.net/1721.3/193005
Date
1784
Description
Engraving of Richard Crosbie's "Aeronautic Chariot." This balloon, shown flying above water, boats and land, features "flyers," a rudder and sails to aid in steering. Published in the September 1784 issue of Walker's Hibernian magazine; or, Compendium of entertaining knowledge.
 
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Subject
Sails -- Aerodynamics, Balloons (aircraft)
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No Copyright - United States http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
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