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Godwins Project
FRANCIS GODWIN An ingenious method of flying by harnessing trained birds, who would tow the intrepid aviator even so far as the Moon
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1638 Aviator Francis Godwin Harnessing Ingenious Intrepid Method Moon Project Projects Trained
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This intriguing image from 1638 depicts the early conceptualization of human flight by the English author and scholar, Francis Godwin. Titled "An ingenious method of flying by harnessing trained birds," the print illustrates Godwin's vision of an intrepid aviator soaring through the skies with the assistance of a flock of trained birds. The aviator is shown wearing a helmet and harness, while the birds are tethered to his body with ropes and rings. The caption below the image states that these birds would tow the aviator even to the moon, showcasing the audacious nature of Godwin's ideas. Francis Godwin, a contemporary of Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler, was a prolific writer and scholar who penned numerous works on various subjects, including history, theology, and science. His book "The Man in the Moone," published in 1638, contained this fanciful description of bird-powered flight to the moon. This print, which is believed to have been created to promote the book, is an early example of the imaginative and ambitious ideas that characterized the scientific and literary landscape of the time. Despite the seemingly fantastical nature of Godwin's idea, it reflects the spirit of innovation and exploration that marked the early modern period. With the first manned flight still over a century away, visionaries like Godwin dared to dream of new ways to traverse the heavens and expand human knowledge. This image serves as a reminder of the boundless imagination and curiosity that have driven human progress throughout history.
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