Sky Storming Yankee: The Life Story Of Glenn Curtiss (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432569945)

""Sky Storming Yankee: The Life Story Of Glenn Curtiss"" is a biography of the famous aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss, written by Clara Studer. The book provides a comprehensive account of Curtiss' life, from his early days as a bicycle mechanic to his groundbreaking achievements in aviation. It covers his early experiments with motorized bicycles and motorcycles, his work as an airplane designer and builder, and his involvement in the development of seaplanes and military aircraft. The book also delves into Curtiss' personal life, including his marriage to his wife Lena and his relationships with other aviation pioneers such as the Wright brothers. Throughout the book, Studer provides a detailed look at Curtiss' contributions to aviation and his impact on the field. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of aviation and the lives of pioneering inventors and engineers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Clara Studer
ISBN-10: 1432569945
ISBN-13: 9781432569945
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 436
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.89d