“Villages and woods, meadows and chateaux, pass across the moving scene, out of which the whistling of locomotives throws sharp notes. These faint, piercing sounds, together with the yelping and barking of dogs, are the only noises that reach one through the depths of the upper air. The human voice cannot mount up into these boundless solitudes. Human beings look like ants along the white lines that are highways; and the rows of houses look like children's playthings.”
This book delves into the historical and futuristic aspects of airship travel, examining the technological advancements and cultural shifts brought about by these vessels. more
Alberto Santos-Dumont was a renowned aviation pioneer born on July 20, 1873, and died on July 23, 1932. He is known for his innovative contributions to the field of aviation, particularly for his designs of flying machines that significantly advanced the aviation industry. more
“The balloon seems to stand still in the air while the earth flies past underneath.”
“There's something in a flying horse, There's something in a huge balloon.”