Visions of a Flying Machine (Smithsonian History of Aviation and Spaceflight Series)
“The Wrights, as Jakab skillfully demonstrates, were masters at thinking visually and translating abstractions into real hardware. . . Clearly written and copiously documented,Visions of a Flying Machine. . . is an excellent case study of the innovation process.”—Journal of American History“Fascinating. . . . This is a knowledgeable book, rich in detail and skillfully written. It is a valuable addition to our understanding of the Wright brothers and to the process of invention and engineering.”—American Historical Review“[An] excellent book.”—Skyways/World War I Aero“Illuminating and highly valuable. . . .Visions of a Flying Machineis a must for historians of science and technology, and good reading for all.”—Isis