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Description
The fascinating story of the development of powered air machinery which has made it possible for man, in less than a century, to not only conquer the airplanes of the world, but to travel weightlessly and even fly to the moon.
Characteristics
| Book cover finish | Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Special features | Slightly damaged dust jacket |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Published date | 1974 |
| Languages | English |
| Size | 21 x 28 x 1.6 cm |
| Author | David Charles |
| Editor | Octopus Books |
Description
The fascinating story of the development of powered air machinery which has made it possible for man, in less than a century, to not only conquer the airplanes of the world, but to travel weightlessly and even fly to the moon.
The Author gives a vivid account of the pioneers and their exciting attempts at powered flight and charts the development of aircraft from the days of simple contraptions to the sophisticated machinery of today.
Superbly illustrated through color and black and white documents.
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