James Means and problem of manflight during the period 1882-1920
by MEANS, JAMES HOWARD
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution, 1964. First edition, 8vo, pp. ix-[x], 143; 29 plates, illustrations throughout text; fine in original blue cloth, gilt lettering on spine. The author's account of his father's interest and achievements in aeronautics; James Means, Sr., is best known for compiling the Aeronautical Annual (1895-1897) and for developing the James Means Control.
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- Bookseller
- Rulon-Miller Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 13271
- Title
- James Means and problem of manflight during the period 1882-1920
- Author
- MEANS, JAMES HOWARD
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Institution
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D.C.
- Date Published
- 1964
- Keywords
- Aeronautics , Airplanes , Flying , biography
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