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Heroes Of Aviation (1918)

Heroes Of Aviation (1918)

Driggs, Laurence La Tourette

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ISBN10: 1104175584
ISBN13: 9781104175580
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Heroes of Aviation is a book written by Laurence La Tourette Driggs and published in 1918. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most famous aviators of the time. The author highlights the bravery, determination, and skill of these pilots who risked their lives to advance the field of aviation. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aviator. The first chapter is dedicated to the Wright Brothers, who are credited with inventing the first successful airplane. Other chapters feature pilots like Glenn Curtiss, who was known for his speed and innovation, and Louis Bleriot, who was the first person to fly across the English Channel. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed accounts of the aviators' accomplishments, as well as their struggles and setbacks. He also includes photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the planes and the pilots themselves. Overall, Heroes of Aviation is a fascinating look at the early days of aviation and the brave men who paved the way for modern air travel. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of flight and the pioneers who made 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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