| Author |
Galbreath, C. B. (Charles Burleigh), 1858-1934 |
| Title |
Story of the Aeroplane
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| Series Title |
Instructor literature series, no. 253
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.bookcove.net
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| Summary |
"Story of the Aeroplane" by C. B. Galbreath is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of aviation, chronicling early attempts to achieve human flight, various inventions, and the significant milestones achieved, particularly by the Wright brothers. It exemplifies the blend of engineering, perseverance, and scientific inquiry that culminated in the invention of the aeroplane. The narrative outlines humanity's fascination with flight throughout history, starting from early myths and inventions, such as kites and Leonardo da Vinci's designs, through the trials and setbacks faced by various pioneers. Central to the story is the Wright brothers’ journey from modest beginnings to their groundbreaking success in achieving controlled, powered flight. Galbreath details their systematic approach to experimentation, the challenges they overcame, and their ultimate triumph at Kitty Hawk, where their machine successfully lifted off the ground, marking a new era in human transportation. The book also discusses subsequent advancements in aviation technology and speculates on its future implications, especially its role in warfare and commerce. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
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| Subject |
Airplanes -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38758 |
| Release Date |
Feb 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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