The author:

Lloyd Cates - Aeronautical Historian and Master Pilot

Cates lives in Austin, Texas. He is semi-retired from aviation and is pursuing the fantastical story of Capt James L. Paladin and his airship, "The Great Airship Fish." 

Lloyd Cates, the author, preparing for his first gas balloon flight.

I would like to thank the dozens of contributors and academic researchers who helped bring this story to life, especially the Small-Team. 
Lloyd Cates