Reviews
' ... a very important contribution to the history of aeronautics, well written and technically competent.' Choice, "...written with a handsome style and supplemented with a large number of illustrations...this well-documented, highly readable book does indeed contribute to enlighten the background of the science of aerodynamics and, as such, is recommended to all students, engineers and researchers working in the field of aeronautics." European Journal of Mechanics, 'This book successfully straddles the boundary that separates a textbook from a history book. It is of equal interest to both the aerodynamicist and the layman. The author has thoughtfully included charts, tables and formulas sufficient to complement the narrative without the text becoming a treatise or attempting to convert the reader into a quasi-aerodynamicist. This textual balance achieved by the author has resulted in a book that is enjoyable and educational. This book on the history of aerodynamics adds a much needed dimension to an historian's interest in aircraft and aviation.' American Aviation Historical Society, "...a well documented, tastefully compiled, and chronicled historical development of the field of aerodynamics...This reviewer recommends this good book to all individuals involved with hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, airplanes, turbo machinery applied mechanics, and the history of science as well as to all technical university libraries." Applied Mechanics Reviews, ‘This book successfully straddles the boundary that separates a textbook from a history book. It is of equal interest to both the aerodynamicist and the layman. The author has thoughtfully included charts, tables and formulas sufficient to complement the narrative without the text becoming a treatise or attempting to convert the reader into a quasi-aerodynamicist. This textual balance achieved by the author has resulted in a book that is enjoyable and educational. This book on the history of aerodynamics adds a much needed dimension to an historian’s interest in aircraft and aviation.’American Aviation Historical Society, ‘… having read John Anderson’s fascinating history of the subject, the whole brilliant picture has been revealed … the author has done an impressive job in bringing the vast wealth of material together into a single manageable volume and it is clear that his research has been painstakingly thorough … a very well written historical essay and will appeal to every one involved with, associated with or just simply interested in aerodynamics and aeroplanes. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I learned a great deal from it and recommend it without hesitation. I would heartily recommend the book to all teachers of aerodynamics as a rich source of material with which to illustrate and enliven their lectures … this book should be compulsory reading for every undergraduate student embarking on a course in aerodynamics, who will find it a wonderfully inspiring story.’M. V. Cook, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, ‘ … a very important contribution to the history of aeronautics, well written and technically competent.’Choice, "The textual balance achieved by the author has resulted in a book that is enjoyable and educational...This book on the history of aerodynamics adds a much needed dimension to an historian's interest in aircraft and aviation. To appreciate the development of today's aircraft, it is important that we understand the past." American Aviation Historical Newsletter, ‘… this well-documented, highly readable book does indeed contribute to enlighten the background of the science of aerodynamics and, as such, is recommended to all students, engineers and researchers working in the field of aeronautics.’L. Vigevano, European Journal of Mechanics, ‘ … good books are worth buying and keeping as a part of a very personal reference library. This reviewer recommends this good book to all individuals involved with hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, airplanes, turbomachinery, applied mechanics, and the history of science as well as to all technical university libraries.’Applied Mechanics Review, '... having read John Anderson's fascinating history of the subject, the whole brilliant picture has been revealed ... the author has done an impressive job in bringing the vast wealth of material together into a single manageable volume and it is clear that his research has been painstakingly thorough ... a very well written historical essay and will appeal to every one involved with, associated with or just simply interested in aerodynamics and aeroplanes. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I learned a great deal from it and recommend it without hesitation. I would heartily recommend the book to all teachers of aerodynamics as a rich source of material with which to illustrate and enliven their lectures ... this book should be compulsory reading for every undergraduate student embarking on a course in aerodynamics, who will find it a wonderfully inspiring story.' M. V. Cook, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, "This book is a notable contribution to the history of technology and is recommended reading for all practising aerodynamicists and aeronautical students." The Aeronautical Journal, ‘Being self-contained, written with a handsome style and supplemented with a large number of illustrations, the present volume is addressed to a broad and general audience … this well-documented, highly readable book does indeed contribute to enlighten the background of the science of aerodynamics and, as such, is recommended to all students, engineers and researchers working in the field of aeronautics.’European Journal of Mechanics, '… this well-documented, highly readable book does indeed contribute to enlighten the background of the science of aerodynamics and, as such, is recommended to all students, engineers and researchers working in the field of aeronautics.' L. Vigevano, European Journal of Mechanics, ' … good books are worth buying and keeping as a part of a very personal reference library. This reviewer recommends this good book to all individuals involved with hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, airplanes, turbomachinery, applied mechanics, and the history of science as well as to all technical university libraries.' Applied Mechanics Review, "The book contains a rich bibliography and may be useful for students, including postgraduate students, and specialists in the field of aerodynamics and fluid dynamics." Mathematical Reviews, '… having read John Anderson's fascinating history of the subject, the whole brilliant picture has been revealed … the author has done an impressive job in bringing the vast wealth of material together into a single manageable volume and it is clear that his research has been painstakingly thorough … a very well written historical essay and will appeal to every one involved with, associated with or just simply interested in aerodynamics and aeroplanes. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I learned a great deal from it and recommend it without hesitation. I would heartily recommend the book to all teachers of aerodynamics as a rich source of material with which to illustrate and enliven their lectures … this book should be compulsory reading for every undergraduate student embarking on a course in aerodynamics, who will find it a wonderfully inspiring story.' M. V. Cook, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, '... this well-documented, highly readable book does indeed contribute to enlighten the background of the science of aerodynamics and, as such, is recommended to all students, engineers and researchers working in the field of aeronautics.' L. Vigevano, European Journal of Mechanics, '… it is a unique and classic contribution to the literature of aviation history.' Philip Jarrett, Aeroplane, 'Being self-contained, written with a handsome style and supplemented with a large number of illustrations, the present volume is addressed to a broad and general audience … this well-documented, highly readable book does indeed contribute to enlighten the background of the science of aerodynamics and, as such, is recommended to all students, engineers and researchers working in the field of aeronautics.' European Journal of Mechanics, "...a very important contribution to the history of aeronautics, well written and technically competent." Choice, ' ... good books are worth buying and keeping as a part of a very personal reference library. This reviewer recommends this good book to all individuals involved with hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, airplanes, turbomachinery, applied mechanics, and the history of science as well as to all technical university libraries.' Applied Mechanics Review, 'In summary, this is an excellent book that deserves a very wide readership.'John L. Stollery, The Times Higher Education Supplement, ‘… it is a unique and classic contribution to the literature of aviation history.’Philip Jarrett, Aeroplane, '... it is a unique and classic contribution to the literature of aviation history.'Philip Jarrett, Aeroplane, 'In summary, this is an excellent book that deserves a very wide readership.' John L. Stollery, The Times Higher Education Supplement, "anyone with a sincere and deep intertest in the evolution of the areoplane ought to read it." Aeroplane, ' … a very important contribution to the history of aeronautics, well written and technically competent.' Choice, ‘In summary, this is an excellent book that deserves a very wide readership.’John L. Stollery, The Times Higher Education Supplement, 'Being self-contained, written with a handsome style and supplemented with a large number of illustrations, the present volume is addressed to a broad and general audience ... this well-documented, highly readable book does indeed contribute to enlighten the background of the science of aerodynamics and, as such, is recommended to all students, engineers and researchers working in the field of aeronautics.' European Journal of Mechanics, '... it is a unique and classic contribution to the literature of aviation history.' Philip Jarrett, Aeroplane
