Pendulum II: The Story of America's Three Aviation Pioneers: Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright, and Glenn Curtiss
Description
Recognized by the Smithsonian's Air & Space magazine as one of the few essential books on the first century of flight. The book provides a multi-sided, chronological account of the dawn of the American aviation industry. Unlike many histories that focus solely on the Wright brothers, Carpenter explores the intense rivalry and patent battles between the Wrights and Glenn Curtiss, whom he refers to as the "Henry Ford of Aviation". Included in the book is the legal conflict between the Wright brothers and Curtiss, which Carpenter argues significantly influenced the trajectory of the industry. It highlights Bell's pivotal role through the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA), which partnered with Curtiss. Carpenter delves into a "semi-secret" 1948 agreement between the Smithsonian and Orville Wright’s heirs, which he claims suppressed the recognition of other pioneers to secure the 1903 Wright Flyer's return from Britain.
Book Details
Author
Jack Carpenter
Publisher
Arsdalen, Bosch & Co.
Date Published
Jun 1, 2003
ISBN
9780960073627
Notes
Signed: To Regis Philbin from Jack Carpenter, September 19, 2003
