Daring flights of early pioneers, descriptions of great American airships, much more — beginning with pioneer invention by Dr. Solomon Andrews in 1865 and ending with the Hindenburg crash in 1937. ". . . a dramatic account of a lost cause and the heroic men who fought to keep it alive." — Chicago Sunday Tribune. 32 photos.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Contact! The Story of the Early Aviators by Henry Villard Among the significant and colorful figures covered are the Wright Brothers, Alberto Santos-Dumont, Henry Farman, Glenn H. Curtiss, and other aviators from around the world. 84 black-and-white illustrations.
Horses and Horse-Drawn Vehicles: A Pictorial Archive by Carol Belanger Grafton Over 800 royalty-free illustrations selected from more than 25 vintage and contemporary publications: horses, riding, hunting, equestrian events, racing, polo, military, Western, stables and blacksmiths, equipment and accessories, carriages, mythical subjects, and hobbyhorses.
Early Motorcycles: Construction, Operation and Repair by Victor W. Page Comprehensive volume of practical information on everything from mufflers and automatic oil pumps to batteries and timing valves. Over 370 rare illustrations.
Lindbergh: A Biography by Leonard Mosley Fascinating account of Lindbergh's childhood, days as a barnstormer, historic 1927 transoceanic solo flight and its aftermath, the Hauptmann trial, and much more. Source Notes. Index. 40 halftone illustrations.
