Hoffman, Paul, 1956-

Wings of madness : Alberto Santos-Dumont and the invention of flight / Alberto Santos-Dumont and the invention of flight Paul Hoffman. - 1st ed. - New York : Theia, c2003. - ix, 369 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Chronicles the life of Alberto Santos-Dumont, focusing on his life-long obsession with flight, his attempts to build a flying machine, and his eventual descent into madness and despair.

Adult Follett Library Resources

0786866594 0786885718 9780786866595

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Santos-Dumont, Alberto, 1873-1932.
Santos-Dumont, Alberto, 1873-1932.


Aeronautics--Brazil--Biography.
Aeronautics--Brazil--Biography.

TL540.S25 / H64 2003

629.13/0092 B