Download or read book Benjamin Franklin and the First Balloons written by Benjamin Franklin and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-21 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Benjamin Franklin and the First Balloons" is a collection of letters by Benjamin Franklin to his contemporaries, in which Franklin discussed the concept, practical details, and his first experiences with hydrogen-filled balloons. The five letters presented here provide a complete and accurate account of the beginning of aerial navigation. Thanks to the special writing style and humor, the letters are also fun to read.