Gibbs-Smith, 1974, Flight Through the Ages

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Charles Harvard Gibbs-Smith. Flight Through the Ages: A complete, illustrated chronology from the dreams of early history to the age of space exploration. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, Inc. 1974.

History told through illustrations and dated chronology. Begins with myths and early attempts.

Provocative comments like:

Gusmao's Passarola was probably far more practical than this contemporary artist's impression would have one believe.


Original title Flight Through the Ages: A complete, illustrated chronology from the dreams of early history to the age of space exploration
Simple title Flight Through the Ages
Authors Charles Harvard Gibbs-Smith
Date 1974
Countries US
Languages en
Keywords LTA, airplane, history
Journal
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 240
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