The Curtiss Aviation Book

By Glenn Hammond Curtiss and Augustus Post

Book Overview

The Curtiss Aviation Book is a comprehensive guide to the history of aviation written by Glenn H. Curtiss, one of the pioneers of flight. The book covers the development of aviation from its earliest beginnings to the latest advances in aviation technology at the time of its publication in 1917. It includes detailed descriptions of the construction and operation of airplanes, as well as the principles of flight, aerodynamics, and navigation. The book also contains numerous photographs and illustrations of airplanes and aviation-related equipment, making it a valuable resource for aviation enthusiasts and historians. The Curtiss Aviation Book is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of flight and the development of aviation technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163285374
• ISBN13: 9781163285374
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"