The Aerial Age

""The Aerial Age"" by Walter Wellman is a fascinating exploration of the early days of air travel, chronicling the author's own experiences flying over the Atlantic Ocean and the Polar Sea in airships. The book is divided into three sections: the first describes Wellman's attempt to fly from America to Europe in 1910, a journey that ultimately failed but paved the way for future attempts at transatlantic flight. The second section recounts Wellman's subsequent airship voyages over the Arctic, including his discovery of the North Pole in 1909. Finally, the book examines the history, present state, and future prospects of aerial navigation, including the development of airplanes and the potential for commercial air travel. Throughout the book, Wellman's enthusiasm for the possibilities of flight is contagious, making ""The Aerial Age"" a thrilling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of aviation.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.