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LoC No.: 17022331

Title: The Way of the Air: A Description of Modern Aviation

Note: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Way of the Air: A Description of Modern Aviation" by Edgar Charles Middleton is an informative account of aviation written in the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. This work combines elements of both a practical guide and a war memoir, detailing the experiences, challenges, and dynamics of becoming an aviator in combat conditions. It intends to engage a younger audience considering a career in aviation, highlighting the romance and adventure associated with flying while laying bare the harsh realities of aerial warfare. At the start of the book, the author introduces readers to the evolution and significance of aviation during wartime, emphasizing how the conflict accelerated its development. Middleton describes the youthful exuberance of the airmen, the physical demands of the profession, and the training that aspiring pilots undergo, including the necessary physical attributes and mental fortitude required for flying. As he delves into the pilot's perspective, readers are introduced to the dangers faced in the air—ranging from enemy fire to challenging weather conditions—while also touching on the camaraderie and chivalry among enemy pilots. This initial portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of pilots' lives during the war, infusing a sense of adventure into the technical aspects of aviation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Middleton, Edgar Charles, 1894-1939

EBook No.: 51581

Published: Mar 28, 2016

Downloads: 69

Language: English

Subject: Aeronautics, Military

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations

LoCC: Military science: Military engineering

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 17022331

Title: The Way of the Air: A Description of Modern Aviation

Note: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Way of the Air: A Description of Modern Aviation" by Edgar Charles Middleton is an informative account of aviation written in the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. This work combines elements of both a practical guide and a war memoir, detailing the experiences, challenges, and dynamics of becoming an aviator in combat conditions. It intends to engage a younger audience considering a career in aviation, highlighting the romance and adventure associated with flying while laying bare the harsh realities of aerial warfare. At the start of the book, the author introduces readers to the evolution and significance of aviation during wartime, emphasizing how the conflict accelerated its development. Middleton describes the youthful exuberance of the airmen, the physical demands of the profession, and the training that aspiring pilots undergo, including the necessary physical attributes and mental fortitude required for flying. As he delves into the pilot's perspective, readers are introduced to the dangers faced in the air—ranging from enemy fire to challenging weather conditions—while also touching on the camaraderie and chivalry among enemy pilots. This initial portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of pilots' lives during the war, infusing a sense of adventure into the technical aspects of aviation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Middleton, Edgar Charles, 1894-1939

EBook No.: 51581

Published: Mar 28, 2016

Downloads: 69

Language: English

Subject: Aeronautics, Military

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations

LoCC: Military science: Military engineering

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.