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My Airships: The Story Of My Life (1904)

My Airships: The Story Of My Life (1904)

Santos-Dumont, Alberto

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1164359339
ISBN13: 9781164359333
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
My Airships: The Story Of My Life is an autobiographical book written by Alberto Santos-Dumont and published in 1904. Santos-Dumont was a Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer who is credited with designing and building the first practical dirigible balloons, or airships.In this book, Santos-Dumont recounts his life story, beginning with his childhood in Brazil and his early fascination with flight. He goes on to describe his experiments with balloons and airships, including his successful flights in the early 1900s that made him a celebrity in Europe and the United States.Throughout the book, Santos-Dumont shares his thoughts and insights on the challenges and rewards of aviation, as well as his vision for the future of air travel. He also offers a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of the time, including his interactions with fellow inventors and celebrities.My Airships: The Story Of My Life is a fascinating account of one man's pioneering spirit and his contributions to the field of aviation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of flight and the early days of aviation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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