Miracle of Flight

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Miracle of Flight

Join the internationally celebrated author & photo

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By Stephen Dalton (au) (ph)
Year: 1999
Pages: 183
Binding Paperback
ISBN 1552979822

Product Code: 1422390580

Description

Join the internationally celebrated author & photographer Stephen Dalton in his classic exploration of flight. This compelling story spans 350 million years of life on Earth, from the evolution of wings on insects & birds to our early -- & unsuccessful -- attempts at human-powered flight, right up to the triumphant launching of supersonic jets across oceans & continents in the late 20th century. Illustrated with Dalton’s own exquisite full-color photography, archival images & captivating color diagrams, this book is an essential reference for anyone who has ever longed to solve the mystery of leaving Earth. “The best single source for all aspects of flight.” “Overall, this breathtakingly illustrated & well-written book is superb.”

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