The Shoulders of Giants: A History of Human Flight to 1919

The Shoulders of Giants: A History of Human Flight to 1919 by Phil Scott. Published by Addison-Wesley Publishing Co Inc, Reading, MA, May 1995. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. ISBN 0201627221. LCCN 94-45977. Between the mythical flights of Icarus and D'dal us and the establishment of the airplane as practical transportation lie centuries of inspired failure and dogged technological advancement. This book brings to life this long and colorful history of humanity's quest for flight. Illustrated with drawings and photographs. 337 Pgs. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 10677.