John Chapman papers, 1841-1844.

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John Chapman papers, 1841-1844.

Correspondence, writings, notes, and patent specifications relating to aerial steam navigation and to the aerodynamic and propeller theories of William S. Henson. Includes drafts of articles and diagrams by Chapman and Henson.

35 items.1 container.0.2 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6824307

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Chapman, John, 1801-1854

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John Chapman, British editor and political journalist; and William S. Henson, British aerodynamics engineer and inventor. From the description of John Chapman papers, 1841-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 141865792 John Chapman (1801-1854), political writer and inventor, was born in Loughborough, England. His early career was in factory works and manufacturing. In 1844 he developed a plan for the Great Indian Penisular Railway and traveled to Ind...

Henson, William S. (William Samuel), 1805?-1888

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