Like sex with gods an unorthodox history of flying /

Gardado en:
Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Principal: Singer, Bayla, 1940-
Autor Corporativo: ebrary, Inc
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: College Station : Texas A&M University Press, c2003.
Edición:1st ed.
Series:Centennial of flight series ; no. 3.
Subjects:
Acceso en liña:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
Tags: Engadir etiqueta
Sen Etiquetas, Sexa o primeiro en etiquetar este rexistro!
Table of Contents:
  • Dreams and mythology. Deities aloft. Artificial wings and the imitation of god. Travel to extraordinary kingdoms
  • Theory and practice. Exuberant speculations. Human-powered flight : ornithopters. Gliders, parachutes, and kites. Balloons and dirigibles : sustained flight. The dream continues.