Books

A Life in Writing, Item 002
Charles Champlin

The story of an American Journalist. Another fine offering from the author of "Back There Where the Past Was". 6 1/4 X 9 1/4, hardbound, 203 pages

$24.95

Aerodynamics - Selected Topics in the Light of their Historical Development, Item 447
Theodore Von Karman

This popular history traces the science of aerodynamics from the age of Newton through the mid-twentieth century. A well-known pioneer in aerodynamic research, von Karman addresses himself to readers acquainted with the facts of aviation but less familiar with the field’s underlying theories. A Dover unabridged republication. 72 B&W figures. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2, paperbound, 203 pages.

$14.95

Aerodynamics of the Unconventional Air Vehicles of A. Lippisch, Item 037
Henry V. Borst

Overview of the unusual and advanced aeronautical concepts of Dr. Alexander M. Lippisch, early German aviation inventor, who worked in Germany from 1919 through World War II and in the United States from 1946 until his death in 1975. 5 1/2 X 8 1/2. paperbound, approx. 184 pages.

$5.95

Around Watkins Glen, Item 046
Charles R. Mitchell & Kirk W. House

Assembled photos from the Schuyler County Historical Society, the International Motor Racing Research Center of Watkins Glen, and private collections. 6 1/2 X 9 1/4, paperbound, 128 pages.

$19.99

Back There Where the Past Was, Item 034
Charles Champlin

Growing up in Hammondsport - the story of a small-town boyhood in the 1930's. Softcover.
6 X 9, paperbound, 216 pages.

$19.95

Bath - Images of America, Item 005
Charles R. Mitchell and Kirk W. House

Photographic history of Bath, NY. 6 1/2 X 9 1/4, paperbound, 128 pages.

$19.99

Bicycles & Tricycles: A Classic Treatise on Their Design and Construction, Item 449
Archibald Sharp

This Dover edition is an unabridged
re-publication of Bicycles & Tricycles: An Elementary Treatise of their Design and Construction originally published in 1896. Illustrated. 5 5/8 x 8 1/2, paperbound, 536 pages.

$24.95

Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul, Item 027
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Sidney R. Slagter

Stories to stir the pride and honor the courage of our veterans. Signed by author, Sidney R. Slagter. Softcover. 384 Pages. 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, paperbound, 384 pages.

$12.95

Coloring Book - Antique Airplanes, Item 067
Peter F. Copeland

41 drawings reproduce with authenticity, antique and historic airplanes from the Wright Flyer of 1903 through World War II and the dawn of the jet age. Fifteen of the planes are shown in full color on the inside covers. 8 1/4 X 11, paperbound, 48 pages.

$3.95

Coloring Book - History of Flight , Item 069
A. G. Smith

47 precise line drawings. 8 1/4 X 11, paperbound, 48 pages.

$3.95

Coloring Book - History of the American Automobile, Item 041
A. G. Smith and Randy Mason

Handsome, accurate drawings of 44 classic cars from the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. 8/1/4 X 11, paperbound, 48 pages.

$3.95

Coloring Book - Motorcycles, Item 070
Bruce LaFontaine

45 accurate, finely-detailed illustrations.
8 1/2 X 11, paperbound, 48 pages.

$3.95

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Naval Aviation, Item 030
Curtiss Museum

Commemorative book at the Curtiss Festival of Flight, June 28 – July 1, 1986, Hammondsport, NY, with many articles and B&W photographs. 8 ½ x 11, paperbound, 56 pages.

$2.95

Cromwell Dixon, A Boy and His Plane, 1892-1911, Item 071
Martin J. Kidston

From child prodigy to national aviation hero, Cromwell Dixon … “switched to heavier-than-air flying machines after training with the legendary Glenn Hammond Curtiss and becoming the forty-third pilot ever licensed in the United States.” Illustrated. 6 x 9, paperbound, 168 pages.

$14.95

CURTISS The Hammondsport Era 1907-1915, Item 003
Louis S. Casey

Now back in print after many years, this book is the definitive survey of the flying machines produced by Glenn H. Curtiss. Written by Louis S. Casey, former curator of aircraft, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. B & W photographs. 8 1/2 X 11, paperbound, 245 pages.

$24.95

Curtiss-Wright - Images of America Series, Item 058
Kirk W. House

In pictures and narrative, the story of the merger of Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation and Wright Aeronautical Corporation in 1929. 6 1/2 X 9 1/4, paperbound, 128 pages.

$19.99

Finger Lakes - Postcard History Series - Item 029
Kirk W. House & Charles R. Mitchell

For more than a century, the natural scenic beauty of the Finger Lakes has drawn generations of tourists. Complete with captions, these vintage postcards capture the lively and dynamic atmosphere that has kept visitors flocking to the area for years, eager to mail a piece of their memories back home. 6 1/2 X 9 1/4, paperbound, 128 pages.

$19.99

First Facts About Flying Machines, Item 057
Michael Teitelbaum

For ages 8-12. Illustrated. 8 x 8, paperbound, 24 pages.

$4.99

From Soldiers' Home to Medical Center, Item 008
Richard E. Yott

“A Glance at the 125 Year History of the Bath (NY) Soldiers’ Home.” Illustrated. 7 x 8 1/2, paperbound, 191 pages.

$17.95

Glenn Curtiss - Pioneer of Aviation, Item 006
Alden Hatch

Biography of Glenn Curtiss. Written in 1942, Alden Hatch says of Glenn Curtiss: "..the most important figure in the development of naval aviation - if not aviation, period - in the United States." 5 1/2 X 8 1/4, paperbound, 280 pages.

$16.95

Glenn Curtiss, Pioneer of Flight, Item 010
C.R. Roseberry

A definitive biography...and a great story, well told. If you're going to buy only one book ... this is the one. 6 X 9, Paperbound, 514 pages.

$19.95

Glenn H. Curtiss - Architect of American Aviation, Item 009
Curtiss Museum

Concise history in color photos and narration of the career of Glenn Curtiss. 9 X 12, paperbound, 16 pages.

$6.95

Hell-Rider to King of the Air - Glenn Curtiss's Life of Innovation, Item 020
Kirk W. House

Biography of Glenn Curtiss with many never-before published details. Beautifully printed and well-illustrated with historic photographs.
7 1/4 X 10 1/4, Hardbound, 273 pages.

$39.95

How to Make Origami Airplanes that fly, Item 080
Gery Hsu

The author first shows you how to construct the Jet Tail, an important basic feature that is needed for many of the more difficult models diagrammed later. This is followed by detailed, step-by-step directions and diagrams for creating each of 12 different models: space shuttle, futuristic shuttle, flying wing, delta wing-jet, fighter plane, interceptor, double tail fighter, dart plane, fighter plane with engines, futuristic fighter and two different jets. 260 black-and-white diagrams and illustrations. 8 5/8 x 11, paperbound, 96 pages.

$14.95

It Started with a Steamboat - An America Saga, Item 014
Steven Harvey

History of the impact of steamboat transportation, the development of the Finger Lakes in New York, and the beginnings of aviation. 6 X 9, paperbound, 227 pages.

$19.95