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Visions of a flying machine: the Wright brothers and ,the process of invention |
| Personal
Name |
Jakab, Peter L. |
| Pages |
263p. |
| Notes |
Foreword by Tom D. Crouch. |
| Publisher |
Smithsonian Institution Press |
| Publication
Year |
9005 |
| Language |
English |
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monograph |
| City
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Washington, DC |
| Country |
United States |
| Open
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Aeroplanes and Flights ,Wind Tunnel ,Biographical References ,Control Devices ,Powerplant--Motor ,Powerplant--Propellers |
| Series |
Smithsonian history of aviation series |
| Abstract |
A unique work, invaluable to serious scholars and inspiring to young students. The author presents a study of the Wright family and their interactions, principles of aeronautics and airplane design, detailed explanations of how the Wright brothers used their innate abilities to solve the most technical problems. Includes illustrations and photographs, bibliographical references, a bibliography and index. |
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