Aeronautic Association
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Date
1832-1842Description
Prospectus of the Aeronautic Association. Proposes a project directed by George Graham to build a balloon larger than any previously constructed for promoting geographic exploration, particularly "unexplored regions of Africa." The front page has a print of the proposed balloon. For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/745
Subject
Balloonists, Aerial exploration, Investments, hot-air balloons, Balloons (aircraft), Explorers, London and Westminster Bank, Graham, George, active 1823-1853, Green, Charles, 1785-1870, Lander, Richard, 1804-1834