POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINE May, 1938 Vol. 69, No. 5

Windsor, H.H. [Editor]

Published by Popular Mechanics Co., Chicago, 1938

About this Item

This is the May, 1938 issue of Popular Mechanics Magazine. These old (74 years) magazines are so full of nifty stuff, that a proper description would take several pages. The cover story - giving rise to the colorful balloon on the front cover is about experimental use of photography from a tethered balloon to discover the cause of traffic jams. There is a nice article about the San Francisco international exposition which was to open in 1939. Also: "How Flying Clippers Dodge Storms;" "Tornadoes Are His Hobby;" "Putting the Atom to Work;" "Life Saving Inventions;" Part III of "Across Africa on One Lung [riding a motorcycle across Africa];" "Tricks of the Animated Film Makers." And many others. The table of contents runs a full column in very small print. There is always an emphasis on inventions and gadgetry, some of it pretty hilarious. There are also some worthwhile shop projects. 160 jam-packed pages of articles etc. + 160pp of very nifty ads. 9 3/8" X 6 3/4" in colorful paper covers. A bit dulled from age, but still nice.

Seller Inventory # P256

Bibliographic Details

• Title: POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINE May, 1938 Vol. 69, No. 5
• Publisher: Popular Mechanics Co., Chicago
• Publication Date: 1938
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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