The Curtiss Aviation Book by Glenn Hammond Curtiss and Augustus Post
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"The Curtiss Aviation Book" by Glenn Hammond Curtiss and Augustus Post is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and achievements of pioneering aviator Glenn H. Curtiss, delving into his early experiments in aviation, as well as his contributions to the development of flying machines and motors. The text seeks not only to inspire future generations of aviators but also to document the transformative era
of flight that Curtiss was instrumental in shaping. The opening of the book sets the stage for Curtiss's journey from a boy fascinated by speed and invention in Hammondsport, New York, to a renowned figure in aviation history. It begins with a discussion on the necessity of "Flying Men" in a world where air travel is becoming crucial, emphasizing the qualities that make a successful aviator. The narrative then transitions to Curtiss's boyhood, detailing his mechanical interest and early experiments with bicycles and engines, which laid the groundwork for his eventual breakthrough in aviation. The tone is both celebratory and aspirational, aiming to spark interest in the field of aviation among young readers by showcasing the challenges and triumphs faced by Curtiss as he achieved flight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Curtiss, Glenn Hammond, 1878-1930 |
|---|---|
| Author | Post, Augustus, 1873-1952 |
| Contributor | Beck, Paul W. (Paul Ward), 1876-1922 |
| Contributor | Ellyson, Theodore Gordon, 1885-1928 |
| Contributor | Robinson, Hugh, 1882-1963 |
| Title | The Curtiss Aviation Book |
| Contents | Boyhood and early experiments of Glenn H. Curtiss, by Augustus Post -- My first flights, by G.H. Curtiss -- My chief flights and the work of to-day, by G.H. Curtiss -- The real future of the aeroplane, by G.H. Curtiss, P.W. Beck, T.G. Ellyson and Augustus Post -- Everyday flying for professional and amateur, by G.H. Curtiss, Augustus Post and Hugh Robinson -- The Curtiss pupils and a description of the Curtiss aeroplane and motor, by Augustus Post. |
| Credits | James Simmons |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics |
| Subject | Airplanes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66511 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66511-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 505 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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