Human-powered vehicles / [edited by] Allan V. Abbott, David Gordon Wilson.
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Human-powered vehicles / [edited by] Allan V. Abbott, David Gordon Wilson.
Human-powered vehicles / [edited by] Allan V. Abbott, David Gordon Wilson.
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Publisher
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics Publishers, c1995.
Call Numbers
NQ629.04/7
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
viii, 279 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. Human Power in History / Allan V. Abbott and David Gordon Wilson -- Ch. 2. The Human Engine / Allan V. Abbott and David Gordon Wilson -- Ch. 3. Human Power Transfer to Modern Vehicles / Allan V. Abbott and David Gordon Wilson -- Ch. 4. Human-Powered Watercraft / Allan V. Abbott, Alec N. Brook...
Ch. 16. History and Present Status of Human-Powered Flight / Chris Roper -- Ch. 17. Gossamer Aircraft and Where They Lead / Paul B. MacCready -- Ch. 18. Conception and Optimization of Human-Powered Aircraft / Ernst Schoberl -- Ch. 19. Potential for a Major Increase in the Use of HPVs / David Gordon...
Publication information
Publisher
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics Publishers, c1995.
Place of Publication
Illinois
Date Published
c1995.
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Summary
This is the first comprehensive book ever written about human-powered vehicles (HPVs). Filled with 180 impressive photographs, detailed drawings, and tables, Human Powered Vehicles explains the history of HPVs, offers practical insights into their design, and considers future possibilities of human-powered travel. Allan V. Abbott and David Gordon W...
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Full title
Human-powered vehicles / [edited by] Allan V. Abbott, David Gordon Wilson.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Date Copyright
c1995.
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Call Numbers
NQ629.04/7
Record Identifier
74Vv28gzoVm3
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ISBN
0873228278 (hardback)
9780873228275 (hardback)
DDC
629.04
MMS ID
991004075749702626
