Boeing: Planemaker To The World
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the windswept shores of Puget Sound to the skies above every continent on Earth, the story of Boeing is one of the most remarkable industrial sagas in American history. Boeing: Planemaker to the World chronicles the meteoric rise of the company that forever transformed commercial and military aviation, tracing its origins from William Boeing's modest timber and shipbuilding roots through the development of some of the most iconic aircraft ever built — from the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress to the revolutionary 747 Jumbo Jet. Authors Robert Redding and Bill Yenne present a richly detailed narrative that is equal parts corporate biography, engineering triumph, and human drama, illuminating the visionaries, engineers, and test pilots who dared to push the boundaries of what was aeronautically possible. Rich with technical insight yet written with the accessibility of a great adventure story, the book illustrates how Boeing's relentless innovation reshaped global travel and defense strategy throughout the 20th century. Redding and Yenne argue convincingly that no single manufacturer has done more to shrink the world and connect its people than this Seattle-born giant. For aviation enthusiasts, historians, and anyone captivated by the audacity of human ambition, this volume stands as an authoritative and compelling testament — leaving the reader to wonder just how far one company's wings can truly reach.
Author: Robert Redding & Bill Yenne
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the windswept shores of Puget Sound to the skies above every continent on Earth, the story of Boeing is one of the most remarkable industrial sagas in American history. Boeing: Planemaker to the World chronicles the meteoric rise of the company that forever transformed commercial and military aviation, tracing its origins from William Boeing's modest timber and shipbuilding roots through the development of some of the most iconic aircraft ever built — from the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress to the revolutionary 747 Jumbo Jet. Authors Robert Redding and Bill Yenne present a richly detailed narrative that is equal parts corporate biography, engineering triumph, and human drama, illuminating the visionaries, engineers, and test pilots who dared to push the boundaries of what was aeronautically possible. Rich with technical insight yet written with the accessibility of a great adventure story, the book illustrates how Boeing's relentless innovation reshaped global travel and defense strategy throughout the 20th century. Redding and Yenne argue convincingly that no single manufacturer has done more to shrink the world and connect its people than this Seattle-born giant. For aviation enthusiasts, historians, and anyone captivated by the audacity of human ambition, this volume stands as an authoritative and compelling testament — leaving the reader to wonder just how far one company's wings can truly reach.