The book "Flying across the Atlantic in sixteen hours. The role of airplanes in commerce and transportation" is written by the famous author Sir Arthur Whitten Brown. In this book, the author explores the history and development of aviation, in particular, he pays attention to the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean in sixteen hours, which took place in 1919. The book tells about the invention of airplanes, their use in commerce and transportation, as well as the enormous impact of this technology on the modern world. Delving into the history of aviation and understanding its role in the modern world makes this book a must for anyone interested in aviation and the technological achievements of mankind.