Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2013-09-24 Public domain in the USA. 164 Franklin, Benjamin 1706 1790 Rotch, Abbott Lawrence 1861 1912 Rotch, A. Lawrence (Abbott Lawrence) Rotch, Lawrence 08004858 Benjamin Franklin and the First Balloons Produced by Chris Curnow, Bibimbop and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Benjamin Franklin and the First Balloons" by Abbott Lawrence Rotch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book provides an insightful examination of Benjamin Franklin's involvement in the early experiments of ballooning during the 18th century, specifically focusing on his letters detailing the first balloon ascensions. By shedding light on Franklin's contributions to this technology, the book touches upon significant developments in the field of aerostatic experiments. The content revolves around a series of letters written by Franklin to Sir Joseph Banks in 1783, where he describes the first successful balloon launches, including both hot air and hydrogen balloons. Franklin recounts various experiments and public reactions, providing a humorous yet detailed narrative of the scientific endeavors of his time. He highlights the anticipation surrounding the launches and comments on the societal implications of aerial navigation, suggesting that these experiments could lead to future advancements in natural philosophy. Through his correspondence, Franklin shares the excitement of the public as they witnessed the marvels of early human flight, serving not only as a scientific record but also as a reflection on the era's spirit of curiosity and innovation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43809/43809-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Balloons Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Correspondence TL Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Science - Physics 69096 2025-08-17T15:05:04.921294 text/html 45378 2024-10-23T18:44:18 text/html 70295 2025-08-17T15:05:07.195335 application/epub+zip 68696 2025-08-17T15:05:05.562300 application/epub+zip 68696 2025-08-17T15:05:05.180328 application/epub+zip 105736 2025-08-17T15:05:08.667284 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92867 2025-08-17T15:05:06.932287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93084 2022-09-20T04:14:43.241966 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 56252 2025-08-17T15:05:04.769301 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36345 2024-10-23T18:44:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18353 2025-08-17T15:05:08.803278 application/rdf+xml 7156 2025-08-17T15:05:05.254424 image/jpeg 1550 2025-08-17T15:05:05.216404 image/jpeg 63756 2025-08-17T15:05:04.929330 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia