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Wings of madness

Wings of madness

ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT AND THE INVENTION OF FLIGHT
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
369
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

This biography tells the story of Alberto Santos-Dumont, a young Brazilian who moved to Paris and became a pioneer in aviation. He tirelessly experimented with flight, eventually earning the admiration of Europeans who hailed him as the man who conquered the air. The book details his journey and contributions to early aeronautics.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeAdventurousInspiring

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Science Biography

About the author

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Paul Hoffman

Paul Hoffman is the president and CEO of the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is also a prominent author, science educator, food entrepreneur, and host of the PBS television series Great Minds of Science. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hoffman_(science_writer)