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Man Behind Glenn Curtiss: Lewis Archer Boswell and the Hidden Origins of Powered Flight

Contributor(s): Massey, Larry L (Author)

ISBN: 9798259097322

Publisher: Independently Published

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Pub Date: April 29, 2026

Lexile Code: 0000

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.35" H x 9.00" L x 6.00" W ( 0.50 lbs) 164 pages

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History | United States | 19th Century

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Description: The Man Behind Glenn Curtiss uncovers the largely forgotten story of Lewis Archer Boswell, an early aviation experimenter whose work predated the breakthroughs of the twentieth century. Drawing on archival sources and contemporary accounts, this study reexamines Boswell's designs, his connection to Curtiss, and his role in the evolving understanding of powered flight. Without overturning established achievements, it offers a fresh perspective on how innovation often unfolds-through scattered efforts, shared ideas, and contributions that history has only partially preserved.

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