Visions of a Flying Machine

Visions of a Flying Machine
Author: Peter L. Jakab
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Total Pages: 289
Release: 1997-04-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1560987480

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This acclaimed book on the Wright Brothers takes the reader straight to the heart of their remarkable achievement, focusing on the technology and offering a clear, concise chronicle of precisely what they accomplished and how they did it. This book deals with the process of the invention of the airplane and how the brothers identified and resolved a range of technical puzzles that others had attempted to solve for a century. Step by step, the book details the path of invention (including the important wind tunnel experiments of 1901) which culminated in the momentous flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903, the first major milestone in aviation history. Enhanced by original photos, designs, drawings, notebooks, letters and diaries of the Wright Brothers, Visions of a Flying Machine is a fascinating book that will be of interest to engineers, historians, enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the process of invention.

VISIONS FLYING MACHINE

VISIONS FLYING MACHINE
Author: Peter L. Jakab
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1990-04-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

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Explains how the Wright Brothers identified and resolved each technical obstacle to the construction of a flying machine and why they succeeded where so many had failed.

The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Aerial Age

The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Aerial Age
Author: Tom D. Crouch
Publisher: National Geographic
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

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Presents a biography of the Wright brothers, focusing on their systematic research of flight mechanics which proved the key to their success.

The Flying Machine and Modern Literature

The Flying Machine and Modern Literature
Author: Laurence Goldstein
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 302
Release: 1986-11-22
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780253322180

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"This is the first work to survey the myths created by the modern literary imagination about technology." --Herbert Sussman "... succeeds admirably, fascinatingly on all counts... " --American Literature "... a landmark in the study of literary and technological history." --NMAH "... fascinating... a welcome addition to the growing scholarship about the impact of technology on the modern imagination." --Journal of Modern Literature Annual Review This book chronicles precisely how the flying machine helped to create two kinds of apocalyptic modes in modern literature.

The Flying Machine

The Flying Machine
Author: Ray Bradbury
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1953
Genre:
ISBN: 9781583424520

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Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine

Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine
Author: Anne Horjus
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781540068804

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(Book). What would it be like to soar over the rooftops and towers of an Italian Renaissance city? Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of doing just that. His genius and imagination have inspired artists and inventors for centuries, including the creators of this book. Experience the lyrics for Eric Whitacre's choral masterpieces Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine in a whole new way with dramatic illustrations by Anne Horjus, and an informative and entertaining appendix to inspire the artist and inventor in you! Whitacre's music can be heard in live choral performances all over the world. There are also many fine recordings, and performances to watch onlien. Listen to the choral work while reading along with the text and be inspired by the visual storytelling for a multi-sensory experience and soar with Master Leonardo!

Orobai's Vision

Orobai's Vision
Author: Martin Ball
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2006-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0615136745

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In the tradition of Tolkien and Herbert, "Orobai's Vision" is the captivating first installment of the four volume fantasy/sci-fi epic, "Tales of Aurduin," by Martin W. Ball. When the creature Orobai discovers an unusual jewel that transforms into a mysterious young girl, he knows that his destiny is at hand. For 23,000 years Orobai has wandered the lost forests and towering mountains of Aurduin, a mythical land created by the Illan. The sole remaining practitioner of the Altfein-Aryat, the Illan's mystical art of creation, Orobai has patiently awaited the fulfillment of his magical purpose: to heal the world of Aurduin in the aftermath of a prophesized apocalypse. Now it is a race against time as Orobai struggles to piece together the intricate puzzle of his fate, the identity of the young girl, Miraanni, and the devastating ecological sickness that is overtaking Aurduin. Join Orobai as he seeks a vision that will reveal his path through the terrible apocalypse and healing that is to come.

Flying Machines

Flying Machines
Author: W.J. Jackman
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2023-08-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 338700625X

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

How We Invented the Airplane

How We Invented the Airplane
Author: Orville Wright
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2012-07-12
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0486135691

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This fascinating firsthand account covers the Wright Brothers' early experiments, construction of planes and motors, first flights, and much more. Introduction and commentary by Fred C. Kelly. 76 photographs.