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Autore |
Kessner Thomas |
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Titolo |
The flight of the century : Charles Lindbergh and the rise of American aviation / / Thomas Kessner |
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Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2010 |
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ISBN |
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0-19-971774-5 |
9786612613371 |
1-282-61337-5 |
0-19-975264-8 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Collana |
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Pivotal moments in American history |
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Soggetti |
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Air pilots - United States |
Aeronautics - United States - History - 20th century |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Intro -- Contents -- Lindbergh's Map -- Editor's Note -- Introduction -- 1 You're Your Own Boss -- 2 Acolyte of the Air -- 3 Aviation Takes Flight -- 4 Intricate Perfection -- 5 Flight of the Century -- 6 Vive Lindbergh! Vive l'Américain! -- 7 It Touched Off Aviation -- 8 Airship Diplomacy -- 9 The Lindbergh Era -- 10 "We" Now a Trio -- 11 As One Gains Fame One Loses Life -- Epilogue: The End of Heroes -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Selected Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Thomas Kessner offers a revealing account of Charles Lindbergh and his iconic flight, as well as the lasting influence they had on American life. |
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