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Title: Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 26, August, 1880
Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Greg Bergquist and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 26, August, 1880" is a historical magazine focused on a mix of popular literature and scientific ideas, likely written in the late 19th century. This particular volume includes a piece titled "American Aëronauts," which explores the daring adventures and experiences of aeronauts, highlighting their contributions to exploration and scientific understanding of flight. The writing captures the spirit of adventure common in that era, emphasizing the characters' enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries of human experience. The opening of the magazine introduces the concept of aeronauts as modern-day adventurers, comparing their explorations to historical chivalric quests. It describes the thrill of ballooning and the character of notable American aeronauts like John Wise, whose passionate writings about ballooning and its health benefits illustrate the allure and excitement of flight. The text also shares anecdotes that highlight the personal experiences of these balloonists, such as their encounters with nature and the challenges they faced, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of aerial navigation and the psyche of those who soared above the earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 24851
Published: Mar 16, 2008
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Science -- Periodicals
Subject: Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 26, August, 1880
Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Greg Bergquist and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 26, August, 1880" is a historical magazine focused on a mix of popular literature and scientific ideas, likely written in the late 19th century. This particular volume includes a piece titled "American Aëronauts," which explores the daring adventures and experiences of aeronauts, highlighting their contributions to exploration and scientific understanding of flight. The writing captures the spirit of adventure common in that era, emphasizing the characters' enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries of human experience. The opening of the magazine introduces the concept of aeronauts as modern-day adventurers, comparing their explorations to historical chivalric quests. It describes the thrill of ballooning and the character of notable American aeronauts like John Wise, whose passionate writings about ballooning and its health benefits illustrate the allure and excitement of flight. The text also shares anecdotes that highlight the personal experiences of these balloonists, such as their encounters with nature and the challenges they faced, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of aerial navigation and the psyche of those who soared above the earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 24851
Published: Mar 16, 2008
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Science -- Periodicals
Subject: Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.