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How It Flies, or the Conquest of the Air (Classic Reprint): The Story of Man's Endeavors to Fly and of the Inventions by Which He Has Succeeded - Couverture souple

Ferris, Richard

 
9781333519681: How It Flies, or the Conquest of the Air (Classic Reprint): The Story of Man's Endeavors to Fly and of the Inventions by Which He Has Succeeded

Synopsis

How It Flies delivers a clear, engaging history of man's quest to fly. A concise, readable guide to the birth of aviation and the ideas that shaped it.

This nonfiction work traces the rise of aviation from early balloons to powered aircraft, highlighting the inventors, engines, and machines that transformed travel through the skies. It explains aviation terms and concepts in plain language, with historical context that helps readers understand how each breakthrough changed what was possible.

- Learn how fundamental ideas like buoyancy, lift, and propulsion made flight possible
- Explore balloons, dirigibles, gliders, and the earliest airplanes, and how they differed
- See how engines, designs, and measurements evolved to improve performance
- Access clear definitions and practical explanations that connect history to modern flight

Ideal for curious readers and students who want a solid overview of aviation’s beginnings and the people who helped it take off.

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