My Airships; The Story of My Life by Alberto Santos-Dumont

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Author Santos-Dumont, Alberto, 1873-1932
Uniform Title Dans l'air. English
Title My Airships; The Story of My Life
Note Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "My Airships; The Story of My Life" by Alberto Santos-Dumont is an autobiographical account detailing the author’s experiences and achievements in early aeronautics, written in the early 20th century. This work provides an intimate glimpse into the life and aspirations of Santos-Dumont, a pioneering aviator known for his contributions to aviation through his innovative airships and balloons. The narrative reflects his passion for flight and exploration, presenting a blend of personal anecdotes, mechanical experimentation, and reflections on the challenges of aerial navigation. At the start of the book, the author introduces readers to his youthful imaginings about transportation, demonstrating his natural curiosity and a desire to invent better means of transport. He recounts moments spent in his childhood coffee plantation in Brazil, where he explores the pioneering world of aeronautics. These early reflections transition into his passion for building and flying balloons, highlighting his shift from dreaming about flight to realizing it through various experiments and ascents in balloons and airships. The opening portions set the stage for his later achievements, offering insight into the formative experiences that shaped his significant contributions to aviation history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Subject Airships
Subject Santos-Dumont, Alberto, 1873-1932
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EBook-No. 42344
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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