Publisher's Synopsis
The Mastery of the Air is a book written by William J. Claxton that explores the history of aviation and the pioneers who made flight possible. The book covers the early days of flight, including the Wright brothers' first flight, and the development of airplanes and air travel over the years. It also discusses the challenges and dangers of early aviation, including crashes and accidents. The Mastery of the Air is a comprehensive and informative look at the history of aviation, perfect for anyone interested in the subject.The safe descent of the three animals, which has already been related, showed the way for man to venture up in a balloon. In our time we marvel at the daring of modern airmen, who ascend to giddy heights, and, as it were, engage in mortal combat with the demons of the air. But, courageous though these deeds are, they are not more so than those of the pioneers of ballooning.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.
