Aviation History is the most complete text on the history of aviation. It is an exciting full-color book that gives both new and experienced pilots a unique per

Here, James P. Harrison has chronicled mankind's determination to fly, with accounts of various devices and machines throughout the centuries.

"The full story of flight. 1500 illustrations"--Cover.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- List of abbreviations -- 1 Introduction: From civil aviation's origins to the Paris Convent