Glenn Curtiss, Pioneer of Flight
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0815602642 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 514 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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From Publishers Weekly Curtiss, an associate of Alexander Graham Bell and bitter enemy of the Wright brothers, achieved several notable firsts in American aviation. Roseberry ``has caught the excitement, suspense and camaraderie of the pioneer days of flying quite vividly,'' said PW. Copyright 1991 Cahners Business Information, Inc.. Illustrated
A biography of one of the most significant figures in the history of American aviation. It also provides a documented history of the development of the field of aviation and those involved in it through the first three decades of the 20th century.
"Five Stars" according to Paul Hartl. Excellent history of early American aviation, filling in the gaps between the Wright Brothers and WWI.. The best overall biography of Glenn Curtiss gjcarpenter@earthlink.net/Jack Carpenter I first read this exceptional book years ago - and then met its author, Tip Roseberry, a fine man and an accomplished historian/writer. Sometime later I wrote my own book on Curtiss, PENDULUM, THE STORY OF AMERICA'S THREE AVIATION PIONEERS, WILBUR WRIGHT, ORVILLE WRIGHT, AND GLENN CURTISS, THE HENRY FORD OF AVIATION, and in the process discovered several important unknowns about Curtiss, his partner, Alexander Graham Bell, and his relationship with Henry Ford which Roseberry never knew. Suffice to say that anyone studying the life of Curtiss should read both books - . Charles Hall said Delightful book, many little known facts. At 51Delightful book, many little known facts Charles Hall At 514 pages, this book (hardcover version) sat on my shelf for some years before I felt up to tackling it. I've read many books about the Wright brothers, and others about this period of aviation history, but never a book on Curtiss. This book turns out to be a real gem. Despite it's length I never felt bogged down. Curtiss's life is fascinating and Roseberry tells the tale brilliantly.I also learned a great deal about his contemporaries that I had not known before. Anyone who has read much about the Wrights has heard of Augustus Herring (scoundrel) and Charles Manl. pages, this book (hardcover version) sat on my shelf for some years before I felt up to tackling it. I've read many books about the Wright brothers, and others about this period of aviation history, but never a book on Curtiss. This book turns out to be a real gem. Despite it's length I never felt bogged down. Curtiss's life is fascinating and Roseberry tells the tale brilliantly.I also learned a great deal about his contemporaries that I had not known before. Anyone who has read much about the Wrights has heard of Augustus Herring (scoundrel) and Charles Manl