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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a personal account of one man's pioneering efforts in the early days of airship development. The author, an avid reader of science fiction as a child, was captivated by the dream of flight and became obsessed with mastering the art of aeronautics. He began his journey with hot-air balloons, gradually progressing to the more complex world of dirigible airships, which he built and piloted himself. Through vivid descriptions, the author shares his early experiences as a balloonist, detailing his encounters with established professionals, his struggles to gain acceptance for his ideas, and his eventual triumph in building his own airships. The book offers insights into the technical challenges and the sheer exhilaration of early airship design and flight, placing the author's achievements within the broader context of the burgeoning field of aviation at the turn of the 20th century. The authorââ â¢s narrative explores the complex relationship between technology, ambition, and the human spirit, highlighting the power of perseverance and imagination in achieving the seemingly impossible. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal era in the history of flight, providing valuable historical context and captivating storytelling. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282533441_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780282533441
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Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780282533441
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