SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 2, 1909  Page 6 has: "Aeronautics", which is a synopsis of several of the achievements of Orville and Wilbur Wright, and includes: "In tracing the development of aeronautics the historian of the future will point to the year 1908 as that in which the problem of mechanical flight was first fully mastered; and it must always be a matter of patriotic pride to know that it was two typical American inventors who gave to the world its first practical flying machine. To a natural mechanical aptitude the Wright brothers added perseverance, a resourcefulness, and a daring, which have enabled them, at last, to realize the dream of the ages. Mentions of Kitty Hawk, the Wright brothers winning the first-ever Michelin prize, and more are included.

Also included is a full front page illustration: "The Great Wave Scene At The London Hippodrome", "Forty-five tons of water are dropped from overhead tanks on a wave-forming board and projected into the arena", "Miniature Railroads for country Transportation", "Moving Pictures That Sing and Talk", "Moving Pictures in Colors", and the reporting of Patent #907,169 for the "automatic brake" (issued to J.M. Nordstrom).
Complete in 16 pages, measuring approx. 11 x 15.5 inches, minor edge tears, chipping at the corners, a small library stamp (punch) in the upper margin, and evidence of having been disbound from a volume. The spine has cracking which has been archivally reinforced. Needs to be handled with care. Slightly below average condition, but the content is good. Priced accordingly. See images for details.