Since ancient times people have dreamed of flying, and over the years many of them have tried to make those dreams come true. Some of their stories are legends, others are factual. With a wealth of illustrations, some from old prints and engravings and many by the author himself, Harvey Weiss tells the story of flight. He explains the principles involved, describes the various efforts of dreamers and inventors, and shows how you can make your own model plane.
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Since ancient times people have dreamed of flying, and over the years many of them have tried to make those dreams come true. Some of their stories are legends, others are factual. With a wealth of illustrations, some from old prints and engravings and many by the author himself, Harvey Weiss tells the story of flight. He explains the principles involved, describes the various efforts of dreamers and inventors, and shows how you can make your own model plane.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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1995 Weiss, Harvey STRANGE AND WONDERFUL AIRCRAFT Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1995 first printing 64pp, illustrated drawings, b/w photographs Sm 4to as new hardcover in near fine d/j (short closed tear upper edge of front d/j panel).