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He showed the world how to fly… before anyone had even heard of the Wright Brothers. Now, this program combines rare archival footage with the study of a modern replica as it recounts the colorful and tragic life of Brazilian-born aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, whose daring exploits - pioneering the first practical powered balloons and becoming the first to fly an airplane in Europe - captivated the public and affirmed that mankind had indeed conquered the skies. 56 minutes.
Wings of Madness
Alberto Santos-Dumont and the Invention of Flight
Hoffman. This book introduces the dashing inventor who entertained Paris with his airborne antics - barhopping in a little dirigible that he tied to lampposts, circling around the Eiffel Tower, and crashing into rooftops. Chronicling the science and history of early aviation, this is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of an extraordinary and tormented man that also vividly depicts the sights and sounds of turn-of-the-century Paris. 369 pages, 6"x 8¼", hardcover.
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