Art Smith's Story: The Autobiography Of The Boy Aviator Which Appeared As A Serial In The Bulletin (1915)
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ISBN10: 116905255X
ISBN13: 9781169052550
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781169052550
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Art Smith's Story: The Autobiography of the Boy Aviator Which Appeared as a Serial in The Bulletin (1915) is a memoir written by Art Smith, a pioneering aviator who became famous for his daring aerial stunts and record-breaking flights in the early 20th century. The book is a first-person account of Smith's life and career, beginning with his childhood in Indiana and his early fascination with aviation. Smith describes his first attempts at flying, including building his own glider and experimenting with various designs. He goes on to recount his experiences as a barnstormer, performing aerial stunts and giving rides to paying customers. The book also covers Smith's participation in various aviation races and competitions, including the first transcontinental air race in 1919.Throughout the book, Smith provides insight into the early days of aviation and the challenges faced by pilots at the time, including primitive equipment and dangerous flying conditions. He also reflects on the thrill of flying and the sense of freedom it provided him.Overall, Art Smith's Story offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering aviator and the early days of aviation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of flight and the brave individuals who helped make it possible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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