Project Gutenberg 1998-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 243 Zerbe, James Slough 1849 1921 Zerbe, J. S. Zerbe, Jerome Slough Aeroplanes "Aeroplanes" by James Slough Zerbe is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the theories and practical applications of aviation, discussing how flying machines are constructed and the various methodologies employed to control them. It delves into the differences between mechanical flight and bird flight, and offers insights into the aerodynamics of kites, gliders, and their uses in warfare, presenting a comprehensive exploration of the science of aviation. The opening of "Aeroplanes" outlines the book's intention to serve as an instructional guide rather than a historical narrative or an account of aviation exploits. Zerbe emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying principles and mechanics of flight over mere diagrams and mechanical arrangements. He sets the stage for a discussion on the fundamental elements affecting flying, such as power, gravity, and resistance, and introduces concepts like lift and drag in the context of different machine types. Through its engaging and educational approach, the book aims to appeal to young readers and novices eager to learn about the fascinating field of aviation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Airplanes TL Text Category: Science - Physics Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 325236 2025-10-01T09:32:31.460171 text/html 325057 2025-01-07T17:09:13.782590 text/html 184382 2025-10-01T09:32:37.837115 application/epub+zip 188377 2025-10-01T09:32:33.908166 application/epub+zip 174801 2025-10-01T09:32:32.841160 application/epub+zip 322523 2025-10-01T09:32:40.765111 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301155 2025-10-01T09:32:37.182183 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264048 2022-08-01T09:18:32.906294 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289924 2025-10-01T09:32:31.058204 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 281197 2015-04-02T13:28:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 101939 2015-04-02T13:28:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17067 2025-10-01T09:32:40.885110 application/rdf+xml 12055 2025-10-01T09:32:33.323147 image/jpeg 3265 2025-10-01T09:32:33.081132 image/jpeg 181429 2025-10-01T09:32:31.483171 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog