The Illustrated History Of Air Travel
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the fragile biplanes of the early twentieth century to the thundering jet engines of the modern age, The Illustrated History of Air Travel by Brian Walters chronicles the remarkable evolution of commercial aviation with vivid detail and sweeping scope. Set against the backdrop of a world rapidly shrinking through technology, this richly illustrated volume presents the pioneering airlines, iconic aircraft, and visionary individuals who transformed flight from a daring novelty into an indispensable pillar of global civilization. Walters argues that the story of air travel is inseparable from the broader currents of industrial ambition, geopolitical competition, and human ingenuity that defined the twentieth century. Drawing on an impressive array of photographs, diagrams, and historical records, the author illustrates each era of aviation with authority and enthusiasm, making this an essential reference for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Whether you are drawn to the golden age of flying boats or the dawn of the widebody jet, this volume leaves you wondering — what skies are still left to conquer?
Author: Brian Walters
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the fragile biplanes of the early twentieth century to the thundering jet engines of the modern age, The Illustrated History of Air Travel by Brian Walters chronicles the remarkable evolution of commercial aviation with vivid detail and sweeping scope. Set against the backdrop of a world rapidly shrinking through technology, this richly illustrated volume presents the pioneering airlines, iconic aircraft, and visionary individuals who transformed flight from a daring novelty into an indispensable pillar of global civilization. Walters argues that the story of air travel is inseparable from the broader currents of industrial ambition, geopolitical competition, and human ingenuity that defined the twentieth century. Drawing on an impressive array of photographs, diagrams, and historical records, the author illustrates each era of aviation with authority and enthusiasm, making this an essential reference for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Whether you are drawn to the golden age of flying boats or the dawn of the widebody jet, this volume leaves you wondering — what skies are still left to conquer?