Zeppelin: A Biography

By Margaret L. Goldsmith

Book Overview

""Zeppelin: A Biography"" by Margaret Goldsmith is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history and development of the iconic airship, the Zeppelin. The book begins with the early life of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the inventor of the airship, and follows the development of the Zeppelin from its early prototypes to the grand airships that captured the world's imagination in the 1920s and 1930s.Goldsmith delves into the technical aspects of the Zeppelin's design and construction, as well as the social and cultural impact that the airship had on the world. She explores the Zeppelin's role in both World War I and II, as well as its use as a commercial passenger transport and its eventual decline in popularity.Throughout the book, Goldsmith provides vivid descriptions of the Zeppelin's flights and the experiences of those who flew on them. She also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that bring the airships to life.Overall, ""Zeppelin: A Biography"" is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of aviation or the impact of technology on society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430494522
• ISBN13: 9781430494522
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"