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Wings of Madness: Alberto Santos-Dumont and the Invention of Flight
[1841153680]

Wings of Madness: Alberto Santos-Dumont and the Invention of Flight
Author: Hoffman, Paul
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Year: 2003
ISBN: 1841153680
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Description:
New book, 369 pages, 36 photos. This book tells the story of the great Brazillian inventor Alberto Santos-Dumont. Known as the 'father of aviation' in his home country, he was one of the first people to achieve powered flight, and continued to develop all manner of flying machines. His genius and charisma led him to be celebrated in Paris, London, and New York: he dined with the Cartiers, the Rothschilds and the Roosevelts, and fast became the darling of the press.
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