Publisher's Synopsis
""Airships Past And Present"" is a historical account of the development and use of airships from the earliest days of ballooning to the early 20th century. The book covers the various types of airships and their uses, including military and commercial applications. It also includes chapters on the use of balloons in meteorology, photography, and as carriers for homing pigeons. Written by A. Hildebrandt and originally published in 1908, this book provides a fascinating insight into the early days of aviation and the pioneers who helped shape its development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
