This informative account recaptures the thrill of the pioneering days of aviation, back before flying was taken for granted. Among the significant and colorful figures covered are the Wright Brothers, Alberto Santos-Dumont, Henry Farman, Glenn H. Curtiss, and other aviators from around the world. 84 black-and-white illustrations. Unabridged republication of the revised edition published by Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, D.C., 1987.
Antique Airplanes Coloring Book by Peter F. Copeland Forty-one airplanes from Wright Flyer of 1903 to dawn of jet age, with captions. 43 illustrations.
The Long Island Rail Road in Early Photographs by Ron Ziel Over 220 rare photos, informative text document 1844 origin and development of rail service on Long Island. Vintage views of early trains, locomotives, stations, passengers, crews, much more. Captions.
The Story of the Wright Brothers by Bruce LaFontaine Carefully rendered and well researched, this volume features 28 realistic, ready-to-color drawings that trace the experiments and activities of Wilbur and Orville Wright as well as related achievements of other aviation pioneers.
Lindbergh: A Biography by Leonard Mosley Fascinating account of Lindbergh's childhood, days as a barnstormer, historic 1927 transoceanic solo flight and its aftermath, the Hauptmann trial, and much more. Source Notes. Index. 40 halftone illustrations.
