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Title: Story of the Aeroplane
Series Title: Instructor literature series, no. 253
Credits: Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.bookcove.net
Summary: "Story of the Aeroplane" by C. B. Galbreath is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of aviation, chronicling early attempts to achieve human flight, various inventions, and the significant milestones achieved, particularly by the Wright brothers. It exemplifies the blend of engineering, perseverance, and scientific inquiry that culminated in the invention of the aeroplane. The narrative outlines humanity's fascination with flight throughout history, starting from early myths and inventions, such as kites and Leonardo da Vinci's designs, through the trials and setbacks faced by various pioneers. Central to the story is the Wright brothers’ journey from modest beginnings to their groundbreaking success in achieving controlled, powered flight. Galbreath details their systematic approach to experimentation, the challenges they overcame, and their ultimate triumph at Kitty Hawk, where their machine successfully lifted off the ground, marking a new era in human transportation. The book also discusses subsequent advancements in aviation technology and speculates on its future implications, especially its role in warfare and commerce. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Galbreath, C. B. (Charles Burleigh), 1858-1934
EBook No.: 38758
Published: Feb 3, 2012
Downloads: 320
Language: English
Subject: Airplanes -- History
LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Story of the Aeroplane
Series Title: Instructor literature series, no. 253
Credits: Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.bookcove.net
Summary: "Story of the Aeroplane" by C. B. Galbreath is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of aviation, chronicling early attempts to achieve human flight, various inventions, and the significant milestones achieved, particularly by the Wright brothers. It exemplifies the blend of engineering, perseverance, and scientific inquiry that culminated in the invention of the aeroplane. The narrative outlines humanity's fascination with flight throughout history, starting from early myths and inventions, such as kites and Leonardo da Vinci's designs, through the trials and setbacks faced by various pioneers. Central to the story is the Wright brothers’ journey from modest beginnings to their groundbreaking success in achieving controlled, powered flight. Galbreath details their systematic approach to experimentation, the challenges they overcame, and their ultimate triumph at Kitty Hawk, where their machine successfully lifted off the ground, marking a new era in human transportation. The book also discusses subsequent advancements in aviation technology and speculates on its future implications, especially its role in warfare and commerce. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Galbreath, C. B. (Charles Burleigh), 1858-1934
EBook No.: 38758
Published: Feb 3, 2012
Downloads: 320
Language: English
Subject: Airplanes -- History
LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.