The story of the aeroplane
by Claude Grahame-White
Publisher: Small, Maynard and Co 1911
ISBN/ASIN: B000880VSU
Number of pages: 300
Description:
The book on the early history of aeroplane, written by Claude Grahame-White, the pioneer of flight. It covers the beginning development in Europe, the first historic flight, development of the aeroplane engine, first fatal accidents, and more.
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