Journal of My Forty-Fifth Ascension, Being the First Performed in America, on the Ninth of January, 1793

Set in the context of the rapid advancements in aviation over the past 250 years, this book highlights the pivotal moments in the history of human flight, beginning with the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon. It features the first manned balloon ascent in the United States and showcases the evolution from balloons to airships, airplanes, and space shuttles. Celebrated aeronaut Jean-Pierre Blanchard's insights make this reprint a valuable resource for enthusiasts of aeronautics and the technological milestones of lighter-than-air flight.