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Bibliography

Source 1

“Sky High.” Gallica.bnf.fr, 2016, http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5042330w/f11.item.r=Montgolfier%20Brothers.zoom. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

This article, adapted from a book, provides an overview of the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, emphasizing their roles in the early advancement of hot air ballooning. It delves into their flight experiments and offers a brief explanation of some of the scientific principles that underpin these experiments.
The source contains valuable insights into the background and accomplishments of the Montgolfier brothers. It is available on Gallica, the digital library of the National Library of France and its partners, which guarantees the reliability of the information. While the article is informative, it mainly focuses on the historical narrative rather than a thorough technical analysis of the Montgolfiers' techniques. This emphasis may limit its usefulness for research regarding the mechanics of their balloons. I would use this source to offer historical context about the Montgolfier brothers and to highlight their contributions to the early days of aviation.

Source 2

Marshall, Alfred William. “Flying Machines: Past, Present, and Future. A Popular Account of Flying Machines, Dirigible Balloons and Aeroplanes.” Internet Archive, 1907, http://archive.org/details/flyingmachinespa00marsiala/page/43/mode/1up Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

Pages: 27-28, 33-36, 36-38, 46-49.

The book examines the early development of flight, concentrating on the evolution of dirigible balloons and flying machines. Marshall details the technical aspects of each invention, highlighting the challenges and setbacks encountered by their inventors. Many technical diagrams illustrate the mechanics behind various innovations, accompanied by thorough descriptions of key experiments. The text also includes theoretical discussions about the potential for more advanced flight technologies. In addition to its technical focus, Marshall's book provides context about the flight technologies that existed before the widespread use of airplanes and the full development of heavier-than-air flight. It honors influential figures in this field, emphasizing their contributions to the development of dirigible balloons along with the key inventions and experiments that paved the way for modern aviation.
Authored by Marshall, a notable scientist and engineer, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of aviation. However, it lacks modern scientific knowledge and contemporary theories. While it details early flight experiments and the development of dirigibles, I would need to supplement it with recent scholarly articles to clarify the progress in flight technology since Marshall's time and to understand how these early efforts influenced modern aviation.

Source 3

Patenaude, Bertrand M. “The Zeppelin Menace.” Hoover Digest: Research & Opinion on Public Policy, no. 2, Spring 2014, pp. 169–86. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=asn&AN=95758017&site=ehost-live.

This article examines the significance of German Zeppelins during World War I, highlighting their role as military weapons. It discusses German airship strikes and features Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, a key figure in the development of these airships. The article also analyzes how German airship strikes impacted civilian morale and military supply lines, as well as the perception of aerial warfare during that time.
The main strength of the article lies in its historical perspective and its analysis of the psychological and strategic impact of Zeppelins on the war effort. However, one limitation is its narrow focus on the military aspects of Zeppelin usage, which overlooks crucial details regarding their technological development and their role in the interwar and post-war aviation landscape. Additionally, this source would be valuable for discussing the eventual decline of Zeppelins as effective military tools due to their vulnerabilities.

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Luke, Learie. 2007. Identity and secession in the Caribbean: Tobago versus Trinidad, 1889–1980 Kingston, Jamaica: University of the West Indies Press.
- This is a book published by a university press, so it should be a reliable source. It also covers the topic in some depth, so it's helpful in establishing notability.
Galeano, Gloria; Bernal, Rodrigo (2013-11-08). "Sabinaria , a new genus of palms (Cryosophileae, Coryphoideae, Arecaceae) from the Colombia-Panama border". Phytotaxa.
- This is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, so it should be a reliable source. It covers the topic in some depth, so it's helpful in establishing notability.
Baker, William J.; Dransfield, John (2016). "Beyond Genera Palmarum: progress and prospects in palm systematics". Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society.
- This is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, so it should be a reliable source for a specific fact. Since it only dedicates a few sentences to the topic, it can't be used to establish notability.

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