{"product_id":"military-observation-balloons-emil-joseph-widmer-9781437199680","title":"Military Observation Balloons: Captive And Free (1917)","description":"Military Observation Balloons: Captive And Free (1917) is a book written by Emil Joseph Widmer. The book provides a comprehensive study of military observation balloons used during World War I. It discusses the practical applications of balloons in the military, their history, and the technical aspects of their construction and operation. The book also explores the different types of balloons used, including captive and free balloons, and their respective advantages and disadvantages. The author draws on his personal experience as an observer in the US Army Balloon Corps to provide insights into the use of balloons in warfare. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of military aviation and the development of aerial observation techniques.A Complete Treatise On Their Manufacture, Equipment, Inspection, And Handling With Special Instructions For The Training Of A Field Balloon Company.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emil Joseph Widmer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1437199682\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781437199680\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/27\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Emil Joseph Widmer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48444865216767,"sku":"9781437199680","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_47a25cf2-e564-46e8-94a8-d224d673a754.jpg?v=1777215072","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/military-observation-balloons-emil-joseph-widmer-9781437199680","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}