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Richard Pearse and his flying machines : an anthology of research notes, essays and ideas. - [Auckland] N.Z. : G. Rodliffe, 2007. - 95 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 x 30 cm

"From the archives of C.G. Rodliffe, Auckland 2007"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

Ch. 1. The early birds. The French aviation scene. Mileposts in time. Ailerons and a few years later. From the past times to the present -- Ch. 2. Cornwall to Timaru. Historical errors -- Ch. 3. The engines of Pearse. A hundred years of engineering innovation / Murray Lane. Cecil Wood / the Wood family. Aerial navigation -- Ch. 4. The Santos Dumont link ; Richard Pearse original engine / Laurie Spillane. Man flies / Sandy Skinner -- Ch. 5. Air cooled aircraft engine cylinders ; pt. 2. Developments in the U.S. / George Genevro -- Ch. 6. Building the 1901/03 replicated Pearse flying aircraft. Success and some disasters -- Ch. 7. And the first shall be last ; Santos Dumont Demoiselle / Margi Moss -- Ch. 8. Richard Pearse first flyer : NZ heroes / NZ Edge. Bamboo Dick first in flight / Debbi Gardiner. Richard Pearse / Laurie Spillane -- Ch. 9. Diary extracts comments and additions.

An anthology of research notes, essays and ideas showing engines developed by Richard Pearse, his life and his fabulous achievements. Photographs and drawings are plentiful throughout.

ISBN: 9780473123628 0473123622

Source: Nationwide Books, 30 Stewart St., Christchurch, N.Z.

LCCN: 2008399570

Subjects--Personal Names:
Pearse, Richard, 1877-1953.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Propeller-driven aircraft--Design and construction.--New Zealand
Propeller-driven aircraft--History.--New Zealand
Airplanes--Motors.

LC Class. No.: TL701 / . R48 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 629.13334