Isbn: 9781331940197 - all about flying (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of how man learned to fly, from the earliest dreams and failed attempts to the final triumph of the aeroplane. The author takes us on a journey through the centuries, tracing the development of flight from the first balloons to the gliders of Otto Lilienthal, the pioneering work of the Wright brothers, and beyond. We meet a cast of fascinating characters, from Sir George Cayley, the visionary Yorkshire baronet who first conceived of the light engine, to the tireless experimenters who toiled for decades in pursuit of their dream. The book explores the scientific principles behind flight, explaining in clear, accessible language how wings generate lift and how aeroplanes achieve stability in the air. We also gain insights into the challenges faced by early aviators and the triumphs that finally made flight a reality. This fascinating account reveals the struggles, setbacks and ultimate triumph of the human quest to conquer the sky. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…