Reportage
Die Fahrt der Wega uber Alpen und Jura am 3. Oktober 1898
First edition of this rare description of a scientific ballooning. Ttip over the Alps and Jura to the area of Lanres in France. With photographs by Adrien Mercier; Schönberger; Kleindienst & Schmid: First initiative and preparation;. The Vega; The Voyage of the Vega; The meteorological results;
This work provides a detailed account of a significant aeronautical event: the flight of the 'Wega' across the Alps and Jura mountains on October 3, 1898. The publication features contributions from Albrecht Heim, Julius Maure, and Eduard Spelterini. It is noted for its historical significance in early ballooning and aviation history, particularly as a primary record of one of the first transalpine crossings. The book includes photographic documentation by Eduard Spelterini, who was a pioneer in aerial photography, capturing landscapes and cities from above during this period.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | Eduard Spelterini, Albert Heim |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Benno Schwabe |
| Place of publication | Basel |
| Year | 1899 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Language | German |
| Dimensions | 24x16 |
| Collation | 124 pp. |
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