1956 Combustion Processes High Speed Aerodynamics Jet Propulsion Vol II

Vintage 1956 hardcover copy of Combustion Processes, Volume II in the High Speed Aerodynamics and Jet Propulsion series, published by Princeton University Press.  Edited by:  * Bernard Lewis * Robert N. Pease * Hugh S. Taylor  The series board of editors includes noted aerospace pioneers Theodore von Kármán and Hugh L. Dryden.  This substantial technical reference contains more than 650 pages covering:  * Thermodynamics of combustion * Chemical kinetics * Flame propagation * Turbulent and diffusion flames * Liquid and solid fuels * Liquid and solid rocket propellants * Detonation processes * Nuclear energy production * Jet propulsion and aerospace applications  Contributors were associated with organizations including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Aerojet Engineering Corporation, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Princeton University, and Combustion and Explosives Research.  Condition  Good vintage preowned condition. The hardcover shows light shelf wear, rubbing, and age-related marks. Pages show mild toning consistent with age. Binding appears intact. No dust jacket is included. Please review all photographs closely for condition and included content.  A desirable technical volume for collectors of aerospace history, engineering books, rocket propulsion, aviation, combustion science, and mid-century scientific publications.