The book "Air navigation. Aviation and aircraft control in ancient times and modern times" by the author Gaston Tissandier is a popular science essay on the history of the development of aviation and air navigation from ancient times to the present day. The book examines the stages of development of these industries, from the first attempts at flight to modern technologies and achievements in the field of aviation. The author describes in detail the history of controlling balloons, aerostats and airplanes, revealing interesting facts and aspects of the development of aviation. The book includes numerous illustrations, diagrams and photographs that help the reader better understand and imagine the events described in it. "Aerial Navigation. Aviation and Aircraft Control Ancient and Modern" is an essential book for anyone interested in the history of aviation and the technological achievements of mankind in this field.