Lighter than Air. Am illustrated history of hot-air balloons and airships by Owen. David,

Hard back book with colour pictorial dust jacket, 12 pages, profusely illustrated with colour and B/W plates, 8 chapters, index.

A well-researched and illustrated history of balloons from the 18th century Montgolfier brothers' first balloon to the first round-the-world success story.

The history of airship development is equally fascinating and is covered with excellent illustrations and describes airships of yesterday, today and tomorrow.