Diamonds In The Sky: A Social History Of Air Travel
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the daring pioneers who first dared to conquer the skies to the glamorous jet-setters of the mid-twentieth century, Diamonds in the Sky: A Social History of Air Travel chronicles the remarkable human story behind one of civilization's greatest technological achievements. Kenneth Hudson and Julian Pettifer present a sweeping narrative that traces how aviation transformed from a breathtaking novelty into a defining force of modern life, reshaping culture, commerce, and the very way humanity understands distance and time. Written to accompany the acclaimed BBC television series of the same name, this richly illustrated social history argues that the true story of air travel is not merely one of engineering triumphs, but of the passengers, pilots, cabin crews, and dreamers who lived it. Hudson and Pettifer bring a vivid, journalistic authority to their subject, weaving together personal anecdotes, archival research, and cultural commentary to paint a portrait of an age defined by ambition and wonder. For anyone captivated by the romance of flight and the social forces that shaped the modern world, this volume raises an irresistible question: what did it truly mean to leave the ground for the very first time?
Author: Kenneth Hudson And Julian Pettifer
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Bodley Head
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the daring pioneers who first dared to conquer the skies to the glamorous jet-setters of the mid-twentieth century, Diamonds in the Sky: A Social History of Air Travel chronicles the remarkable human story behind one of civilization's greatest technological achievements. Kenneth Hudson and Julian Pettifer present a sweeping narrative that traces how aviation transformed from a breathtaking novelty into a defining force of modern life, reshaping culture, commerce, and the very way humanity understands distance and time. Written to accompany the acclaimed BBC television series of the same name, this richly illustrated social history argues that the true story of air travel is not merely one of engineering triumphs, but of the passengers, pilots, cabin crews, and dreamers who lived it. Hudson and Pettifer bring a vivid, journalistic authority to their subject, weaving together personal anecdotes, archival research, and cultural commentary to paint a portrait of an age defined by ambition and wonder. For anyone captivated by the romance of flight and the social forces that shaped the modern world, this volume raises an irresistible question: what did it truly mean to leave the ground for the very first time?