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The Flying Cowboy - Samuel Cody: Britain's First Airman

English · Paperback / Softback

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This book tells the story of Samuel Cody, who in the late 19th century experimented with manned flight and created the Cody War-Kites, which were used as a smaller alternative for balloons in World War I.


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After a career in HM Forces, the late PETER REESE became a full-time author of military history. His books on aviation include the acclaimed biography The Flying Cowboy: The Story of Samuel Cody, Britain's First Airman (The History Press).


Summary

This book tells the story of Samuel Cody, who in the late 19th century experimented with manned flight andcreated the Cody War-Kites, which were used as a smaller alternative for balloons in World War I."

Product details

Authors Peter Reese
Publisher Tempus
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 01.01.2006
 
EAN 9780752436593
ISBN 978-0-7524-3659-3
No. of pages 224
Dimensions 172 mm x 248 mm x 16 mm
Weight 626 g
Subjects Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Aircraft, space travel
Humanities, art, music > History
Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration

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