Project Gutenberg 2021-10-10 Public domain in the USA. 246 Curtiss, Glenn Hammond 1878 1930 Post, Augustus 1873 1952 Beck, Paul W. (Paul Ward) 1876 1922 Beck, Paul Ward Ellyson, Theodore Gordon 1885 1928 Ellyson, Spuds Robinson, Hugh 1882 1963 The Curtiss Aviation Book Boyhood and early experiments of Glenn H. Curtiss, by Augustus Post -- My first flights, by G.H. Curtiss -- My chief flights and the work of to-day, by G.H. Curtiss -- The real future of the aeroplane, by G.H. Curtiss, P.W. Beck, T.G. Ellyson and Augustus Post -- Everyday flying for professional and amateur, by G.H. Curtiss, Augustus Post and Hugh Robinson -- The Curtiss pupils and a description of the Curtiss aeroplane and motor, by Augustus Post. James Simmons "The Curtiss Aviation Book" by Glenn Hammond Curtiss and Augustus Post is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and achievements of pioneering aviator Glenn H. Curtiss, delving into his early experiments in aviation, as well as his contributions to the development of flying machines and motors. The text seeks not only to inspire future generations of aviators but also to document the transformative era of flight that Curtiss was instrumental in shaping. The opening of the book sets the stage for Curtiss's journey from a boy fascinated by speed and invention in Hammondsport, New York, to a renowned figure in aviation history. It begins with a discussion on the necessity of "Flying Men" in a world where air travel is becoming crucial, emphasizing the qualities that make a successful aviator. The narrative then transitions to Curtiss's boyhood, detailing his mechanical interest and early experiments with bicycles and engines, which laid the groundwork for his eventual breakthrough in aviation. The tone is both celebratory and aspirational, aiming to spark interest in the field of aviation among young readers by showcasing the challenges and triumphs faced by Curtiss as he achieved flight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Airplanes TL Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology 459140 2025-07-26T09:34:13.915964 text/html 434308 2024-10-18T16:41:52 text/html 4803619 2025-07-26T09:34:21.374947 application/epub+zip 4817877 2025-07-26T09:34:15.859970 application/epub+zip 250275 2025-07-26T09:34:14.890942 application/epub+zip 4938212 2025-07-26T09:34:25.472872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4887682 2025-07-26T09:34:20.380886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324536 2022-09-29T21:25:37.478942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414806 2025-07-26T09:34:13.169948 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 394954 2024-10-18T16:41:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19526 2025-07-26T09:34:25.646861 application/rdf+xml 19262 2025-07-26T09:34:14.994919 image/jpeg 3248 2025-07-26T09:34:14.947946 image/jpeg 11889335 2025-07-26T09:34:14.093986 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia