1913 Die Flugkunst

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Neyen, E. 1913 Die Flugkunst am Scheidewege. (Aviation at the Crossroads, Latest Flight Research and Statistics of 1912-13). Berlin, 1913. 40pp, wonderful photos of strange air machines and numerous crashes. Four page table by date of crashes by famous aviators; lists date, pilot's /passenger's name, location of crash, death or injury (mostly deaths), height of fall, type of machine...and much more. Inside back cover are stats on airship crashes to include cost of the machines. A treasure trove of information and classic illustrations. Quite a rare publication at a wonderful time of early and dangerous flight. None other listed on viaLibri.