The Deltoid Pumpkin Seed Kindle Edition

This was an interesting look into the development of the Aereon 26 "aerobody" that resurrected the technical aims of the dirigible, with an unique twist in body design and performance. Following the decline of the large airships after the Hindenburg disaster of 1937, interest in airships that moved smoothly and seamlessly through the air waned. This story chronicles the group of eccentrics (or more specifically, two eccentric theologians, along with a team of technical advisors) who worked feverishly to make the design work.What I found most compelling was the historical tie-in with the Dr. Soloman Andrews dirigible design from 1863, which preceded later inventors such as Santos-Dumont. In all, an interesting exploration into an obsessive quest that remains to be realized.

Great story of a man and his quest. Warning -- you might not like the ending.A friend loaned me this book back in the eighties and I've never forgotten it. For a over a decade I tried to find a copy just to add it to my library. So imagine my delight when I found this on Amazon!

perfect book

I will read anything by McPhee. He is amazing in his ability to make the details of whatever is in his world right now interesting and understandable

Typical McPhee-He makes an odd and possibly technical/complex subject interesting

interesting story, sad that they ran out of money and were not able to pursue the project. the company still exists and makes drones for military I belive.

As a fan of John McPhee, I've read most of his works (starting with the Pine Barrens, and going from there). This book was one of his weaker ones. Just not that interesting.

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One of the most enjoyable books I ever read.I totally recommend it to anyone interested in aviation, and in particular in lighter than air or hybrids.