Hoffman, Paul. Wings of madness; Alberto Santos-Dumont and the invention of flight.(Young Adult Review)(Book Review) From: Kliatt | Date: September 1, 2004| Author: Puffer, Raymond | COPYRIGHT 2004 Kliatt. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

HOFFMAN, Paul. Wings of madness; Alberto Santos-Dumont and the invention of flight. Hyperion. 369p. illus. notes. index, c2003.0-7868-8571-8. $15.95. SA

Most enthusiasts of the world of flight can easily recognize the dapper little figure of Alberto Santos-Dumont, the irrepressible Brazilian who gave dash and glamour to the early days of aviation. To them, he is the familiar figure in top hat and tails who bobbed about Paris in his Jules Verne-like personal dirigible, th...

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