Slide Rule
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Nevil Shute
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann Educational Books., 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Slide Rule presents a compelling autobiography from the acclaimed author Nevil Shute, chronicling his formative years and groundbreaking career in aviation. This insightful memoir details the pioneering era of airship design and the nascent stages of aircraft manufacturing, offering a unique perspective from an engineer who shaped the industry. Shute illustrates the challenges and triumphs of early 20th-century aeronautics with precision and a keen eye for historical detail. The narrative also uncovers his transition into a celebrated novelist, providing a fascinating look at the dual passions that defined his life. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of aviation history and those interested in the personal journey of a remarkable individual.
Author: Nevil Shute
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann Educational Books., 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Slide Rule presents a compelling autobiography from the acclaimed author Nevil Shute, chronicling his formative years and groundbreaking career in aviation. This insightful memoir details the pioneering era of airship design and the nascent stages of aircraft manufacturing, offering a unique perspective from an engineer who shaped the industry. Shute illustrates the challenges and triumphs of early 20th-century aeronautics with precision and a keen eye for historical detail. The narrative also uncovers his transition into a celebrated novelist, providing a fascinating look at the dual passions that defined his life. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of aviation history and those interested in the personal journey of a remarkable individual.