Aviation: An Historical Survey from Its Origins to... - Gibbs-Smith, Charles...

This is a hardcover edition of \""Aviation: An historical survey from its origins to the end of the Second World War\"" by Charles Harvard Gibbs-Smith, published by the Science Museum in 2003.Description\nThis classic account traces the history of aviation from the invention of the kite in China through to the early jet age. It provides a detailed record of experiments, disasters, and successes across various countries, culminating in the achievement of a genuine flying machine by the Wright brothers in the United States. The book also covers the foundational years of aviation before 1914, highlighting the eccentric characters and extraordinary efforts that shaped its early development.Edition Details\nThis is the second edition of Charles Gibbs-Smith's authoritative text, republished in 2003 by the Science Museum with new illustrations. It is a hardcover book with 316 pages. ISBN: 1900747529.Edition / Format\nHardcover book.\n\nEach item is checked before dispatch and packed securely..