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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: 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. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1938 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 168 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 168.