Aircraft and Submarines
The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons
Aircraft and Submarines, published in 1918 while the First World War was still being fought, is Willis J. Abbot's popular account of the two new weapons that were changing warfare. The first part tells the conquest of the air, from the earliest flying men to Santos-Dumont, Count Zeppelin and the development of the airplane, then describes the training of aviators, the methods and incidents of the air war and the entry of the United States. The second part traces the submarine from its early pioneers to John P. Holland and Simon Lake, describes life aboard a modern submarine and the German campaign of submarine warfare, and speculates on the future. Numerous illustrations accompany the text. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Aircraft and Submarines
Aircraft and Submarines by Willis J. Abbot can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Aircraft and Submarines online?
Yes. Aircraft and Submarines opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Aircraft and Submarines free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Aircraft and Submarines is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Aircraft and Submarines in the public domain?
Yes. Aircraft and Submarines by Willis J. Abbot is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Aircraft and Submarines?
About 7 h 45 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Aircraft and Submarines?
Aircraft and Submarines by Willis J. Abbot is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
