The Air Up There

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McGraw Hill Professional, Jan 24, 2003 - Transportation - 182 pages
Concisely capturing flying's special allure and excitement as well as its humor and tragedy, this follow-up to the author's popular Slipping the Surly Bonds: Great Quotations on Flight features 600 additional memorable thoughts on flight.


* Great gift and general interest book, perfect for museum shops
* Subjects include The Wonder of Flight, Airports, Combat, Safety, Space Flight, UFOs, Pilots, and Birds
* Includes quotations from Amelia Earhart, Wilbur Wright, and Roger Caras

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Contents

Magic and Wonder of Flight
1
Predictions
27
Women Fly
45
Copyright

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AIR UP THERE
David William English
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Bibliographic information

TitleThe Air Up There
AuthorDavid William English
PublisherMcGraw Hill Professional, 2003
ISBN0071410368, 9780071410366
Length182 pages
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Transportation / Aviation / General
  
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