Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 0282346058 ISBN 13: 9780282346058
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This non-fiction chronicle of aviation in San Diego, California delivers an exciting, historically rich account of the subject through an episodic narrative style. The author delves into San Diego's prominent role in aviation from its humble beginnings as a winter flying site to its critical contributions during World War I and beyond. This book doesn't just focus on the technological advancements of aviation during this period but also humanizes the subject with stories of the pilots and aviators who were at the forefront of these feats. The author weaves together enthralling anecdotes, historical context, and technical details to reveal the groundbreaking achievements of aviation pioneers like Glenn Curtiss, who first accomplished the feat of taking off and landing an aircraft on water. The book also captures the thrilling atmosphere of air races, barnstorming exhibitions, and record-breaking flights that characterized the early days of aviation. Overall, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in aviation history. Its captivating exploration of the human drama and technological wonders of this era makes it a captivating read for anyone intrigued by the history of aviation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282346058 ISBN 13: 9780282346058
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282346058 ISBN 13: 9780282346058
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0483405272 ISBN 13: 9780483405271
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0483405272 ISBN 13: 9780483405271
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.