Book #57251

The Winged Gospel: America's Romance with Aviation, 1900-1950 - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Joseph J. Corn

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Oxford University Press, 1983.
ISBN: 0195033566

Price: $60.00

A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in an equal dust-jacket.

This book tells the story of aviation in America from the perspective of its enthusiasts and its pioneers. It covers the years 1900-1950, a time of great change and innovation in aviation. The book traces the development of airplanes and their pilots, describing the battles between established powers and upstart companies, and the dramatic technological innovations that made aviation possible. It also tells the story of the people who made aviation what it is today, from the pioneering engineers to the glamorous aviatrixes and celebrity pilots.; 8vo; 177 pages.