Pioneer Aircraft – Early Aviation Before 1914

This book starts with Icarus and concludes with World War I. It has articles from specialists covering pre flight history, lighter than air and hot air balloons, bird mimicking structures, the near flight experiences in Europe, the methodical approach of the Wright brothers, the haphazard approach in Europe and the final blossoming of aircraft industry in Europe and America.  Also included is an explanation of early aerodynamics and aircraft propulsion systems (engines).

SECOND-HAND BOOK CONDITION:  Very Good

AUTHOR – Philip Jarrett

PUBLISHER – Putnam

FORMAT – Hardback

PAGES – 254

PUBLISHED – 2002

ISBN – 0 85177 869 0