The Mastery of the Air by William J. Claxton

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Author Claxton, William J.
Title The Mastery of the Air
Note Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger
Summary "The Mastery of the Air" by William J. Claxton is a historical account written in the early 20th century that chronicles the evolution of human flight. The book aims to engage readers with the remarkable achievements of aviation pioneers, emphasizing the human spirit and ingenuity that enabled humans to conquer the skies after centuries of being bound by gravity. The opening portion of the work sets the stage by discussing man's long-standing desire to fly and highlights the significant early developments in aviation, particularly the invention of the balloon by the Montgolfier brothers. This section offers an exciting narrative that illustrates the passion, experimentation, and perseverance of early aviators who dared to challenge the forces of nature. Claxton introduces characters such as the Montgolfier brothers and M. Pilatre de Rozier, detailing their groundbreaking experiments and the public's fascination with their successes, thereby laying the groundwork for the subsequent chapters that will explore further advancements in aerial technology and human conflict during the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Subject Airplanes
Subject Aeronautics
Category Text
EBook-No. 777
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 31, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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