Aircraft : its development in war and peace and its commercial future by David
"Aircraft: Its Development in War and Peace and Its Commercial Future" by Evan John David is a historical account and overview written in the early 20th century, specifically in post-World War I. The book explores the evolution of aviation technology, detailing the advancements made in aircraft design and functionality, as well as their diverse applications in both military and commercial contexts. The opening of the work sets the stage by emphasizing mankind’sage-old desire to fly, tracing back to ancient myths and early experiments. It highlights the significant milestones in aeronautics, beginning with ballooning and moving through to the development of dirigibles and early heavier-than-air machines, including airships and the pioneering flights of figures like the Wright brothers. The narrative provides a foundation for understanding how these early innovations laid the groundwork for the future of aviation, with a focus on the challenges faced by early aviators and inventors in achieving controlled flight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | David, Evan John, 1877-1961 |
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| LoC No. | 19015656 |
| Title | Aircraft : its development in war and peace and its commercial future |
| Original Publication | New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1919. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics |
| Subject | Airplanes |
| Subject | Aeronautics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74358 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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