The Eagle Aloft: Two Centuries of the Balloon in America

by Tom D. Crouch

Traces the history of the flights of Americans in balloons and examines the use of balloons in scientific experiments

600 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Tom Day Crouch is curator emeritus of the Smithsonian, where he served both the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of American History in a variety of curatorial and administrative posts. Prior to coming to the Smithsonian he was employed by the Ohio Historical Society as director of education (1969-1973) and as director, Ohio American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Commission (1973-1974).

Crouch earned a BA in history from Ohio University in 1962, an MA in history from Miami University in 1968, and a PhD in history from the Ohio State University in 1976.