Dirigible Balloons

By Charles B Hayward

A bold invitation to ride the winds of a bygone century. Dirigible Balloons unfolds as a clear-eyed, adventurous travelogue through the dawn of air travel, where Brighton to Bloomsbury mingle with the ash of experiments and the thrill of unknown skies. This book gathers the turn of the century bustle of London and the feverish curiosity about flight into a vivid, human narrative. It's more than history; it's a window into the early aviation era, tracing the evolution of airship technology while recording the public's persistent fascination with flight. For aviation history readers and science of flight enthusiasts, it offers a rare blend of technical curiosity and accessible storytelling, a compact treasure for collectors of old books and casual readers alike. Alpha Editions restores not just a text, but a cultural memory that speaks to the imaginations of today's audience while honouring Victorian precision and British sensibility. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Dirigible Balloons rewards patience with sharp observations, evocative scenes, and a sense of wonder that bridges historical travel writing and the enduring magic of aviation history classics. A landmark for anyone who loves historical travelogue, airship history, and the science of flight.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354944949
• ISBN13: 9789354944949
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"