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Donaldson and Grimwood a true account of their last balloon voyage and tragic death in the boisterous waters of Lake Michigan

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo315
Author
Wise, John
Date of Publication
1875
Call Number
629.13322 W812d
Author
Wise, John
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Selheimer and Moore
Date of Publication
1875
Physical Description
23 p. ill. 30 cm.
Notes
Copied from Library of Congress microfilm
Subjects
Donaldson, Washington H.
Grimwood, Newton S.
Ballooning.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
629.13322 W812d
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Lightning and the lightning rod : use and abuse of the rod ; thunder and thunderstorms ; thirty years in the clouds, with observations on thunderstorms-- feeling, seeing and smelling them ; formation of rain, hail, snow and thunderbolts

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19255
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1870.
Call Number
621.317 W812
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Alternate Title
Thunder and thunderstorms
Responsibility
by J. Wise.
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Pearsol & Geist,
Date of Publication
1870.
Physical Description
39 p. ; 22 cm.
Summary
The author of this text is a well known balloonist of Lancaster County.
Subjects
Lightning.
Thunderstorms.
Atmospheric electricity.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
621.317 W812
Websites
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A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art. Designed as a history for the common reader, and guide to the student of the art. In three parts. Containing an account of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means, from the earliest period down to the discovery of the aeronautic machine by the Montgolfiers, in 1782, and to a later period. With a brief history of the author's fifteen years' experience in aerial voyages. Also, full instructions in the art of making balloons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7340
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1850.
Call Number
629.13322 W812
Responsibility
By John Wise ...
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.A. Speel,
Date of Publication
1850.
Physical Description
xvi, [17]-310 p. front. (port.) plates. 23 cm.
Notes
An enlarged edition was issued in 1873 under title "Through the air."
Access Restrictions
Restricted acess;
Subjects
Aeronautics
Balloon ascensions
Balloons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
629.13322 W812
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Through the air: a narrative of forty years' experience as an aeronaut. Comprising a history of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means from the earliest period down to the present time. With an account of the author's most important air-voyages and his many thrilling adventures and hairbreadth escapes. Also, an appendix, in which are given full instructions for the manufacture and management of balloons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7420
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1873.
Call Number
629.13322 W812t
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Responsibility
By John Wise. Profusely illustrated.
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, New York, [etc.]
Publisher
To-day publishing company,
Date of Publication
1873.
Physical Description
650 p. incl. col. front., plates, ports., facsim. 24 cm.
Notes
An enlarged edition of the author's "System of aeronautics", issued in 1850.
John wise was an accomplished 19th century balloonist who lived in Lancaster, PA.
Subjects
Aeronautics
Balloons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
629.13322 W812t
Websites
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