A century of triumph : the history of aviation / Christopher Chant ; illustrations by John Batchelor.
| Author/creator | Chant, Christopher |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Free Press, ©2002. |
| Description | viii, 388 pages : illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword -- Prologue. The Wright brothers conquer the air -- 1. Practical aviation takes off -- 2. The race for speed and distance -- 3. From biplane to monoplane -- 4. The jet age -- 5. Rotary-wing flight from Leonardo to Sikorsky -- 6. The modern age -- Index. |
| Abstract | A lavishly illustrated history of aviation retraces humankind's fascination with flight, from the Wright Brother's famous 1903 flight through the triumphs of technology manifest in the Stealth Bomber and beyond. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Genre/form | Bildband. |
| LCCN | 2002073944 |
| ISBN | 0743234790 |
| ISBN | 9780743234795 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | TL515 .C38323 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |