* Three Extraordinary Men and Their Race for the Land Speed Record
* The story of the speed kings - the obsessive fast-car record-breakers of the 1920s to 1940s
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CHARLES JENNINGS studied English at Oxford and then become, as reported in the Spectator, the funniest journalist in London. He has written numerous books, including a history of Greenwich, as well as Them and Us: The American Invasion of English High Society.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The remarkable story of the Speed Kings, a group of men who achieved international notoriety as they pursued their common goal: to travel faster than anyone had ever done and claim the coveted Land Speed Record for their country, and for themselves. Charles Jennings' fascinating new book brings to life this eccentric collection of oddballs and enthusiasts, united only in their desire to succeed: Henry Segrave, as famous as he was fearless, who drew tens of thousands to his Florida record attempts; Malcolm Campbell, 'the feckless d'Artagnan of modern days', whose risk-taking behind the wheel was only matched by that of his love life, a salacious cocktail of sleaze, scandal and bad behaviour; and John Cobb, the taciturn reclusive, who eventually broke the record he described as 'just a matter of keeping going'. What made these men invest their lives and fortunes in the pursuit of speed? What fuelled their desire to be named 'fastest man on earth'? This is their riveting tale; a startling phenomenon that filled the inter-war years and burnt out as suddenly as it had arrived. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001389908
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Condition: Bueno. : Sumérgete en la fascinante historia de los Speed Kings, un grupo de hombres que alcanzaron notoriedad internacional persiguiendo un objetivo común: viajar más rápido que nadie y reclamar el codiciado récord de velocidad terrestre para su país y para sí mismos. Charles Jennings da vida a Henry Segrave, Malcolm Campbell y John Cobb, explorando qué los impulsó a invertir sus vidas y fortunas en la búsqueda de la velocidad y el deseo de ser nombrados 'el hombre más rápido de la Tierra'. EAN: 9780349115962 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: The Fast Set: Three Extraordinary Men and Their Race for the Land Speed Record Autor: Charles Jennings Editorial: Little, Brown Book Group Idioma: en Páginas: 352 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-01-22-955eca5a
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