Famous American Flyers

By Chelsea Curtis Fraser

Book Overview

Famous American Flyers is a book written by Chelsea Fraser that provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most legendary pilots in the history of aviation. The book covers the lives and accomplishments of 12 famous American flyers, including Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, Neil Armstrong, and Chuck Yeager. Each chapter delves into the individual's early life, their passion for flying, and the pivotal moments that defined their careers. The book also explores the impact these pilots had on aviation and society as a whole, and how they inspired future generations of pilots and astronauts. With engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, Famous American Flyers is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation history and the pioneers who helped shape it.Profiles Of The Wright Brothers, Glenn Curtiss, E. Rickenbacker, A. C. Read, John Rodgers, Richard Byrd, Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Frank Hawks, Wiley Post, Edwin Musick, Howard Hughes, And Douglas Corrigan.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: 1163137057
• ISBN13: 9781163137055
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"