Jackman William J., Russell Thomas H., Chanute Octave. Flying machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship

Chicago: Charles C. Thompson Co, 1910. — 221 p.This book is written for the guidance of the novice in aviation--theman who seeks practical information as to the theory, construction andoperation of the modern flying machine. With this object in view thewording is intentionally plain and non-technical. It contains somepropositions which, so far as satisfying the experts is concerned, mightdoubtless be better stated in technical terms, but this would defeat themain purpose of its preparation. Consequently, while fully aware of itsshortcomings in this respect, the authors have no apologies to make.