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Glenn Curtiss : Pioneer of Flight by C. Roseberry (1991, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSyracuse University Press
ISBN-100815602642
ISBN-139780815602644
eBay Product ID (ePID)904744
Product Key Features
Number of Pages524 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameGlenn Curtiss : Pioneer of Flight
SubjectAviation / History
Publication Year1991
FeaturesReprint
TypeTextbook
AuthorC. Roseberry
Subject AreaTransportation
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight26.9 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN91-012413
ReviewsIn this lively and spirited biography, the author has caught the excitement, suspense, and camaraderie of the pioneer days of flying quite vividly.
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal629.13/0092 B
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisGlenn Curtiss (1878-1930) was a self-taught aeronautical engineer, a self-made industrialist, and one of the first airplane pilots, the model for ?Tom Swift.? C. R. Roseberry's biography begins with Curtiss's years in Hammondsport, New York, his experiments with designing and learning to fly his own airplanes, and his many ?firsts? in aviation history. Establishing one of the first aviation schools, Curtiss also developed a highly successful aviation company and designed one of the most popular early American planes--the Curtiss JN-4 (the ?Jenny?). More than just a biography, this is also a well-documented history of the development of aviation and the key figures associated with it during the first three crucial decades of this century. Through an examination of Curtiss's dealings with people such as Alexander Graham Bell, his original partner, and Wilbur and Orville Wright, his most important rivals, Roseberry provides insight into the overall development of flight in America. Aviation enthusiasts, historians, those interested in American technology and industry, and all who enjoy a good story will welcome this book., A biography of one of the most significant figures in the history of American aviation. It also provides a documented history of the development of the field of aviation and those involved in it through the first three decades of the 20th century., Glenn Curtiss (1878-1930) was a self-taught aeronautical engineer, a self--made industrialist, and one of the first airplane pilots, the model for "Tom Swift." C. R. Roseberry's biography begins with Curtiss's years in Hammondsport, New York, his experiments with designing and learning to fly his own airplanes, and his many "firsts" in aviation history. Establishing one of the first aviation schools, Curtiss also developed a highly successful aviation company and designed one of the most popular early American planes--the Curtiss JN-4 (the "Jenny"). More than just a biography, this is also a well-documented history of the development of aviation and the key figures associated with it during the first three crucial decades of this century. Through an examination of Curtiss's dealings with people such as Alexander Graham Bell, his original partner, and Wilbur and Orville Wright, his most important rivals, Roseberry provides insight into the overall development of flight in America. Aviation enthusiasts, historians, those interested in American technology and industry, and all who enjoy a good story will welcome this book.
LC Classification NumberTL540.C9R67 1991
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- 21 Oct, 2022
Flying high
Wow, so much information on the early days of aviation, Mr. Curtiss was a busy man!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Sep, 2022
Aeronautics, History
Very interesting and comprehensive ✈️Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
