Wood Wire And Fabric: A Saga Of Australian Flying
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: John Goode
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ spine faded.Chipping and small rip to same. Minor denting and some discolouration to spine of board. Tanning to block. Pages in good condition.
This compelling historical account chronicles the pioneering days of aviation in Australia, detailing the ingenuity and daring required to conquer the skies with early aircraft constructed from wood, wire, and fabric. It presents a vivid narrative of the individuals who shaped the nation's aerial endeavors, from rudimentary designs to groundbreaking flights across vast landscapes. The work illustrates the technical challenges and personal triumphs inherent in the nascent stages of flight, capturing the spirit of innovation that defined an era. John Goode masterfully uncovers the stories of these early aviators, providing an authoritative look into their contributions to Australian history. Readers will gain a profound appreciation for the foundational efforts that paved the way for modern aviation.
Author: John Goode
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ spine faded.Chipping and small rip to same. Minor denting and some discolouration to spine of board. Tanning to block. Pages in good condition.
This compelling historical account chronicles the pioneering days of aviation in Australia, detailing the ingenuity and daring required to conquer the skies with early aircraft constructed from wood, wire, and fabric. It presents a vivid narrative of the individuals who shaped the nation's aerial endeavors, from rudimentary designs to groundbreaking flights across vast landscapes. The work illustrates the technical challenges and personal triumphs inherent in the nascent stages of flight, capturing the spirit of innovation that defined an era. John Goode masterfully uncovers the stories of these early aviators, providing an authoritative look into their contributions to Australian history. Readers will gain a profound appreciation for the foundational efforts that paved the way for modern aviation.