The Balloonist: The Story of T. S. C. Lowe---Inventor, Scientist, Magician, And Father of the U.S. Air Force

By Steve Poleskie

Book Overview

Thaddeus Sobieski Coulincourt Lowe (1823-1913) was called by Carl Sandburg 'the most shot-at man of the Civil War'. A flamboyant showman, dedicated scientist, and starry-eyed dreamer, Lowe, soon after... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1929490275
• ISBN13: 9781929490271
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Frederic C Beil
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 6.5"