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Synopsis
WINGS OF MADNESS examines some of the lesser-known players who ought to figure prominently in the history of aviation. Centered on Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian aviator, innovator, and general Renaissance man, Hoffman's argument recalls many details lost in the myth-making that took place after the launch of the Kitty Hawk by the Wright Brothers.
| Size | | Length: | 320 pages | | Height: | 8.5 in | | Width: | 6.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 18.4 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Hoffman makes a solid case for restoring [Santos-Dumont] to the history of flight, and aviation buffs will find his spirited study a true pleasure."
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/2003)
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