Books with author William James Sly

EVOLUTION OF TWO-SURFACE FLYING MACHINE, By Octave Chanute. I am asked to set forth the development of the "two-surface" type of flying machine which is now used with modifications by Wright Brothers, Farman, *Delagrange, Herring' and others. This type originated with Mr. F. H. Wcnham, who Gliding Machine Used by Pilcher. patented it in England in 1866 (No. 1571), taking out provisional papers only. In the abridgment of British patent Aeronautical Specifications (1893) it is described as follows: "Two or more aeroplanes arc arranged one above the other, and support a framework or car containing the motive power.' The aeroplanes are made of silk or canvas stretched on a frame by wooden rods or steel ribs. When manual power is employed the body is placed horizontally, and oars or propellers are actuated by the arms or legs. *Now dead. 7Table of Contents CONTENTS; Chapter Page; I Evolution of the Two-Surface Flying Machine 7; Introductory Chapter by Octave Chanute, C E; II Theory, Development and Use 19; Origin of the Aeroplane-Developments by Chanute and the Wrights-Practical Uses and Limits; III Mechanical Bird Action 23; What the Motor Does-Puzzle in Bird Soaring; IV Various Forms of Flying Machines 29; Helicopters, Ornithopters and Aeroplanes-Monoplanes, Biplanes and Triplanes; V Constructing a Gliding* Machine 33; Plans and Materials Required-Estimate of Cost- Sizes and Preparation of Various Parts-Putting the Parts Together; VI Learning to Fly 47; How to Use the Glider-Effect of Body Movements -Rules for Beginners-Safest Place to Glide; VII Putting On the Rudder 57; Its Construction, Application and Use; VIII The Real Flying Machine 61; Surface Area Required-Proper Size of Frame and Auxiliaries-Installation of Motor-Cost of Constructing- Machine; IX Selection of the Motor 83; Essential Features-Multiplicity

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Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by William James is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of William James then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

The Will to Believe : and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by William James is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of William James then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

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This is a memoir written by a runaway slave in America during the 19th century, shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. From the ppreface: “THE Author, thinking an account of his life and experience would be of service to persons into whose hands it might fall, has, by the advice of some of his friends, come to the conclusion to narrate, as correctly as possible, things that he encountered and that came under his notice during a period of some forty-five years. He hopes, after a perusal of his first attempt, the reader will pardon him for any errors which may have been committed; and if I can only think that any good may have grown out of my adventures, I shall then consider that I have commenced to answer the end I and all human beings were created for--having lived that the world may be bettered by me.”