The Smell of Kerosene (eBook)

Enriched edition. Pioneering Aviation and Space Exploration Odyssey

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Donald L. Mallick, Peter W. Merlin (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
254 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654779255-0 (EAN)

Infos

The collection, 'The Smell of Kerosene,' offers a captivating exploration into the intriguing world of aviation and aerospace, weaving together an assortment of reflections, narratives, and technical analyses. This anthology deftly captures the dynamism and sometimes tumultuous journey of aerospace development, with each piece delivering a unique glimpse into the groundbreaking advancements and the indomitable human spirit that fueled them. The diversity of voices and expressions within these pages echoes the broad technological and existential horizons that aviation has revolutionized, leaving readers with an evocative sense of the challenges and triumphs associated with soaring through the skies. The authors of 'The Smell of Kerosene' include contributions from the revered National Aeronautics and Space Administration, along with notable personalities such as Donald L. Mallick and Peter W. Merlin, whose backgrounds in aviation lend authenticity and depth to the narratives. These authors are steeped in a rich tradition of aerospace literature and historical discourse, aligning the anthology with pivotal moments in aviation history and science. The expertise each contributor brings illuminates the complex interplay between scientific inquiry and the human narrative, allowing for a rich tapestry of insight into the theme. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in 'The Smell of Kerosene,' a quintessential read for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of human achievement in aviation. The anthology not only serves as an educational compendium teeming with insights but also fosters an intellectual dialogue among diverse perspectives and literary styles. Through this collection, readers can explore the nuanced relationships between man, machine, and the broader cosmos, offering profound reflections on our perpetual quest for knowledge and adventure.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.12.2023
• Einführung: Soren Fenworth
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Soren Fenworth
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Technik
• Schlagworte: Aeronautics • aerospace history anthology • aerospace technology • Apollo • astrophysics • aviation history • aviation pioneers • aviation technological evolution • Boeing • carrier operations • early space exploration • engineering perspective aviation • experimental aircraft • far/aim • flight technology • Flight Training • Hidden Figures • historical aerospace narratives • human daring aeronautics • interdisciplinary aviation stories • jet age test flights • Lunar Landing Research Vehicle • Moon • Nasa • NASA Flight Research Center • NASA missions • NASA pilot • personal pilot accounts • Research flying • Rocket Science • space exploration • Space race • Space Travel • Sully • supersonic airplane • test pilot memoirs • The Saga of Pappy Gunn • U.S. Air Force • wright brothers