Enduring Courage Ace Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker and the Dawn of the Age of Speed |
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| Author:
| Ross, John F. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4104-7283-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2014 |
| Publisher: | Thorndike Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $32.99 |
Book Description:
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At the turn of the 20th century the invention of the car and the airplane took our imaginations by storm and produced new American heroes: the race car driver and the flying ace. No one did more in these roles than Eddie Rickenbacker, who defied death with such courage and pluck that a generation knew his face better than the president's. This is the unforgettable story of a man who pushed the limits of speed, endurance and courage and emerged as an American legend.
At the turn of the 20th century the invention of the car and the airplane took our imaginations by storm and produced new American heroes: the race car driver and the flying ace. No one did more in these roles than Eddie Rickenbacker, who defied death with such courage and pluck that a generation knew his face better than the president's. This is the unforgettable story of a man who pushed the limits of speed, endurance and courage and emerged as an American legend.