Early Flight: From Balloons to Biplanes

{detailed description}From the middle of the 19th century through the pre-World War I years, we became increasingly fascinated with the idea of flight. The reality came first with hot-air balloons, then with a dizzying and often remarkably silly collection of flying machines.
The astounding part of it all was the speed with which development came after the Wright brothers made their historic flight at Kitty Hawk. Within ten years, planes went to war, carried mail and partook of hair-raising stunts which kept the eyes of the world open.
Here, in 480 pages of rare and unusual original articles and stories, the unfolding of those glorious, pioneering years unfold. Filled with hundreds of photographs and engravings, the early days of flight come alive once again.
From the star aviators to the technical peculiarities of the early flying machines, from aerodynamic theory to barnstorming, you'll find it within these pages.
{Author / Publisher / Date}edited by Frank Oppel
Published by Castle (USA) 1987 1st edn. 475pp profusely illustrated. 17x24
{condition}very good, d/j covered in clear pastic and stuck to inner boards
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