About the Author

Douglas Botting is a writer, journalist, and biographer. His previous works include "Gerald Durell: The Authorized Biography," "The Saga of the Ring of Bright Water" "The Enigma of Gavin Maxwell," and several travel guides. He lives near London.

Reviews

"It's a truly exciting book, filled with colorful characters and plenty of derring-do, laced with just the right amount of sadness and tragedy . . . A breathtaking book."--"Booklist" (starred review)

"An ardent, readable history."--"Kirkus Reviews"

"A remarkable achievement. More than merely an account of the rigid airship's history, it is a look into the soul of the man who would keep zeppelins afloat at any cost: Dr. Hugo Eckener."--"Chicago Tribune"

"It's a truly exciting book, filled with colorful characters and plenty of derring-do, laced with just the right amount of sadness and tragedy . . . A breathtaking book."--"Booklist" (starred review)

"An ardent, readable history."--"Kirkus Reviews"

"A remarkable achievement. More than merely an account of the rigid airship's history, it is a look into the soul of the man who would keep zeppelins afloat at any cost: Dr. Hugo Eckener."--"Chicago Tribune"