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LoC No.: 31011029

Title: A History of Aeronautics

Note: Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "A History of Aeronautics" by E. Charles Vivian and W. Lockwood Marsh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of aero technology, tracing the journey from ancient legends of flight to the advancements made in the early 1900s. It delves into various pioneers and milestones in aeronautics, such as the early experiments by notable figures like Sir George Cayley and the Wright Brothers, providing a comprehensive overview of how human flight became a reality. The opening of the book sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of humanity's longstanding desire to conquer the skies. It begins by highlighting the blend of legend and reality surrounding flight through history, from mythologies in ancient cultures to significant contributions made by early experimenters. In these initial pages, the author introduces the idea that the dream of flight has historically driven inventors and dreamers alike, mentioning legendary figures and recounting notable early attempts and theories that paved the way for the scientific exploration of aeronautics. The introduction promises a deep dive into the timeline of aerial development, covering both the imaginative legends of yesterday and the scientific achievements leading up to modern aviation advancements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Vivian, Evelyn Charles, 1882-1947

Author: Marsh, W. Lockwood (William Lockwood), 1886-1963

EBook No.: 58347

Published: Nov 25, 2018

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Aeronautics -- History

LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:58347:2 2018-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Marsh, W. Lockwood (William Lockwood) Vivian, Evelyn Charles en urn:lccn:31011029 1
2024-11-09T02:46:51Z A History of Aeronautics

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 31011029

Title: A History of Aeronautics

Note: Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A History of Aeronautics" by E. Charles Vivian and W. Lockwood Marsh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of aero technology, tracing the journey from ancient legends of flight to the advancements made in the early 1900s. It delves into various pioneers and milestones in aeronautics, such as the early experiments by notable figures like Sir George Cayley and the Wright Brothers, providing a comprehensive overview of how human flight became a reality. The opening of the book sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of humanity's longstanding desire to conquer the skies. It begins by highlighting the blend of legend and reality surrounding flight through history, from mythologies in ancient cultures to significant contributions made by early experimenters. In these initial pages, the author introduces the idea that the dream of flight has historically driven inventors and dreamers alike, mentioning legendary figures and recounting notable early attempts and theories that paved the way for the scientific exploration of aeronautics. The introduction promises a deep dive into the timeline of aerial development, covering both the imaginative legends of yesterday and the scientific achievements leading up to modern aviation advancements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Vivian, Evelyn Charles, 1882-1947

Author: Marsh, W. Lockwood (William Lockwood), 1886-1963

EBook No.: 58347

Published: Nov 25, 2018

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Aeronautics -- History

LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:58347:3 2018-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Marsh, W. Lockwood (William Lockwood) Vivian, Evelyn Charles en urn:lccn:31011029 1