This, the first book about the Pulitzers, tells the story of businessmen, generals and admirals who saw racing as a way to drive aviation progress, designers and manufacturers who produced record-breaking racers, and dashing pilots who gave the races their public face. It emphasizes the roles played by the communities that hosted the racesGarden City (Long Island), Omaha, Detroit and Mt. Clemens, Michigan, St. Louis, and Dayton. The book concludes with an analysis of the Pulitzers' importance and why they have languished in obscurity for so long.
This, the first book about the Pulitzers, tells the story of businessmen, generals and admirals who saw racing as a way to drive aviation progress, designers and manufacturers who produced record-breaking racers, and dashing pilots who gave the races their public face. It emphasizes the roles played by the communities that hosted the racesGarden City (Long Island), Omaha, Detroit and Mt. Clemens, Michigan, St. Louis, and Dayton. The book concludes with an analysis of the Pulitzers' importance and why they have languished in obscurity for so long.
The Pulitzer Air Races: American Aviation and Speed Supremacy, 1920-1925
248The Pulitzer Air Races: American Aviation and Speed Supremacy, 1920-1925
248Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780786471003 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers |
Publication date: | 05/17/2013 |
Pages: | 248 |
Product dimensions: | 6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |