A History of Aeronautics by Evelyn Charles Vivian and W. Lockwood Marsh
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"A History of Aeronautics" by E. Charles Vivian and W. Lockwood Marsh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book surveys the evolution of flight from ancient myths and legends to the advances made in aeronautics, particularly focusing on heavier-than-air flight and ballooning. It explores the contributions of significant figures in the field, such as Sir George Cayley and the Wright Brothers, and examines how their work led
to the modern understanding of aerodynamics and flight mechanics. The opening of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive historical exploration, beginning with a discussion on the legends and myths related to human flight, which date back to ancient civilizations. It details the desire of humanity to conquer the skies and reflects on how early attempts to achieve flight were often met with skepticism and superstition. The text moves forward to highlight notable figures who contributed to early aeronautics, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Sir George Cayley, demonstrating their foundational theories and experiments. Vivian emphasizes that despite the challenges faced, the pursuit of flight was marked by a spirit of innovation and relentless experimentation that would inspire future advancements in aviation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Vivian, Evelyn Charles, 1882-1947 |
|---|---|
| Author | Marsh, W. Lockwood (William Lockwood), 1886-1963 |
| Title | A History of Aeronautics |
| Credits | Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics |
| Subject | Aeronautics -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 874 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 884 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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