The god machine : from boomerangs to black hawks, the story of the helicopter / James R. Chiles.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780553804478
- ISBN: 0553804472
- Physical Description: 354 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Bantam Books, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-339) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: "Why the Birds Sing" 1 -- Chapter 1 Preflight 11 -- Chapter 2 Icarian Sea 26 -- Chapter 3 A New Natural Power 43 -- Chapter 4 Breakout 50 -- Chapter 5 Automobile of the Air 72 -- Chapter 6 Jules Verne in a Suitcase 89 -- Chapter 7 Filling the Sky 110 -- Chapter 8 Race 128 -- Chapter 9 Tyrant 144 -- Chapter 10 Operation Chopper 160 -- Chapter 11 Last Man Out 181 -- Chapter 12 Back in the World 193 -- Chapter 13 Chariots of the Gods 213 -- Chapter 14 Something to Watch Over Me 224 -- Chapter 15 Great Stick 243 -- Appendix I Timeline of the Helicopter 277 -- Appendix II Cast of Notable Helicopters 287. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Helicopters > History. |
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 629.133352 CHI (Text) | 33114015905094 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
