Gertrude Bacon

eBook, ePUB

Balloons, Airships, and Flying Machines (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

In "Balloons, Airships, and Flying Machines," Gertrude Bacon delivers a pioneering exploration of early aviation technology, combining meticulous scientific research with a vivid narrative style. The book chronologically examines the evolution of aeronautics from the ancient fascination with flight through the development of ballooning, culminating in the nascent stages of powered flight. The rich illustrations and detailed explanations therein are designed not only to inform but to captivate the reader's imagination, encapsulating the thrill of human ingenuity and its quest for the skies against the backdrop of the industrial age. Gertrude Bacon, a noted figure in the early 20th century, was renowned for her engineering skills and her unique position as one of the few women in the field of aeronautics during a male-dominated era. Her passion for flight was ignited by her own experiences in the air, alongside her education in mechanical engineering. Bacon's commitment to documenting the advances in aviation serves as a reflection of her broader ambitions to encourage women's participation in STEM disciplines. This book is a must-read for enthusiasts of aviation history, engineers, and anyone intrigued by the intersections of science, technology, and human aspiration. Bacon's insightful analysis and engaging prose invite readers to not only appreciate the technical achievements but also the spirit of adventure that defined an era.

Technische Details

• Geräte: eReader
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• Größe: 1.76MB

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Autor

Gertrude Bacon, born in 1874 in England, was not only an author but also an aeronaut and a pioneer of early aviation. The daughter of renowned scientist and balloonist, Reverend John Mackenzie Bacon, Gertrude was immersed in science and adventure from an early age. She is credited with forging her path in the world of aviation literature through her acclaimed work 'Balloons, Airships, and Flying Machines', a seminal treatise elucidating the technology and thrill of early aeronautics. Her insights were formed from firsthand experience, as she often accompanied her father on balloon flights (Ackroyd, 2001). Bacon's enrapturing prose combined with her technical acumen provided a comprehensive account of the state of aviation technology at the dawn of the 20th century, engaging a broad audience ranging from scholarly to the lay reader (Yates, 1999). Her style was sharp, accessible, and teeming with enthusiasm, serving to inspire and inform an entire generation about the possibilities of flight. Gertrude Bacon's contributions spanned beyond literature as she advocated for the advancement of women in science and technology, breaking barriers in a male-dominated field and setting a significant precedent for future women in aviation (Smith, 2015).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028231842
• Artikelnr.: 69802847