An Explorer In The Air Service

By Hiram Bingham

Book Overview

""An Explorer in the Air Service"" is a memoir written by Hiram Bingham, an American explorer, academic, and politician. The book chronicles Bingham's experiences as a pilot in the United States Air Service during World War I. The author provides a detailed account of his training, his missions, and his encounters with enemy forces. Bingham also shares his observations on the conditions of the war and the impact it had on the people and the landscape of Europe. In addition to his military experiences, Bingham also recounts his expeditions to South America, where he discovered the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu. The book offers a unique perspective on both the military and exploration aspects of Bingham's life, making it a fascinating read for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts alike.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163285757
• ISBN13: 9781163285756
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"