Broad in scope and rich in anecdote, this exciting volume recounts the vision of early theorists and first attempts at piloted flight, traces the fierce international competition to dominate the skies, and profiles the daring risk-takers like Orville and Wilbur Wright, Charles Lindbergh, Chuck Yeager, and Amelia Earhart. 350 photos, 250 in color. Pull-out gatefold.
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Broad in scope and rich in anecdote, this exciting volume recounts the vision of early theorists and first attempts at piloted flight, traces the fierce international competition to dominate the skies, and profiles the daring risk-takers like Orville and Wilbur Wright, Charles Lindbergh, Chuck Yeager, and Amelia Earhart. 350 photos, 250 in color. Pull-out gatefold.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Fine. Book Features: detailed text by a Smithsonian expert clearly explaining how world aviation developed; more than 350 full-color photos and explanatory illustrations of airplanes, people, and events; full-color fold-out timeline of aviation milestones decade by decade; 40-page quick-access A-to-Z glossary, includung capsule biographies, special terms, and key concepts. Softcover with gate-fold flaps, 256 pp. Excellent condition.