Skyward, Man's Mastery of the Air as shown by the brilliant Flights of America's Leading Air Explorer. His Life, his thrilling Adventures, his North Pole and Trans-Atlantic Flights, together with his Plans for Conquering the Arctic by Air

Byrd, Richard Evelyn (Commander U.S. Navy (Ret.))

Published by G.P. Putnam s Sons, New York - London, 1928

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First Edition, First Printing - - Richard Evelyn Byrd, later a great organizer of huge expeditions to Antarctca, is seen here telling about his road to fame culminating in his North Pole Flight from 1926 with the three engined Fokker "Josephine Ford" (Pilot was Floyd Bennett) and his Trans-Atlantik flight in 1927 ( after Lindberghs crossing) with the three engined "America" (Pilot was Bernt Balchen). 359 p. Illustrated with maps and photos inside very good condition, small tear on top of spine Blue cloth binding with gold lettering. Seller Inventory # 263

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Title: Skyward, Man's Mastery of the Air as shown ...

Publisher: G.P. Putnam s Sons, New York - London

Publication Date: 1928

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition