The Aeroplane: An introduction, a history, and a reading | Chrononauts Episode 16.1

Containing matters which pertain to that wonderful Phenomenon most-oft referred to as Flight, in which through the aid of vars. Devices (including those both of a composition of Lesser and Greater Density than its surrounding Medium), humanity is Raised into the Heavens (though it May be a cause of Concern of what happens when It gets there).

Timestamps:

A reading of Hans Christian Andersen - "In a Thousand Years" (1852) (0:00)

Introduction, flight history (7:39)

Bibliography:

Jarrett, Philip (ed.) - "Pioneer Aircraft: Early Aviation Before 1914"