JEFFRIES, John
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A narrative of the two aerial voyages of Dr. Jeffries with Mons. Blanchard; with meteorological observations and remarks.London: J. Robson, 1786.The first flight by a physician, the first crossing of the English channel by balloon, and the first international flight. Jeffries, an American, made a series of carefully planned scientific observations, emphasizing meteorology. Subjects: AVIATION Medicine, VOYAGES & Travels by Physicians, Surgeons & Scientists |