A first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition, bumped corners and light wear in a scuffed Very Good+ dust-jacket; In Visions of a Flying Machine, Jakab tells the story of the invention of the airplane and the people who made it possible. He profiles some of the great pioneers of aviation, from the Wright brothers to Charles Lindbergh, and tells the riveting story of their daring flights and the pioneering work that made air travel possible.; 8vo; 263 pages.

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Title

Visions of a Flying Machine - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Publisher

Airlife, England

Publication Date

1990

Language

English

ISBN 10

1853101486

ISBN 13

9781853101489

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition; First Printing.

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good+

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263 pages with 62 illustrations

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The Wrights, as Jakab skillfully demonstrates, were masters at thinking visually and translating abstractions into real hardware. . . Clearly written and copiously documented, Visions of a Flying Machine . . . is an excellent case study of the innovation process. --Journal of American

Fascinating. . . . This is a knowledgeable book, rich in detail and skillfully written. It is a valuable addition to our understanding of the Wright brothers and to the process of invention and engineering. --American Historical Review

[An] excellent book. --Skyways/World War I Aero

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