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Sto caricando le informazioni... Enduring Courage: Ace Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker and the Dawn of the Age of Speeddi John F. Ross
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. The interesting and informative story of Eddie Rickenbacker and the early days of racing and flight. The first section, from Eddie's early fascination with cars through his days as a race car driver are the highlight of the book. I knew very little about the man or about the early days of racing but the author's careful research and clear writing makes it an easy and compelling read. The early part of Eddie's training as a pilot is equally well done. I found the the later part of Eddie's World War 1 days and his life afterward a more difficult read. The section dealing with Eddie's as a pilot during WW1 are densely packed with names, dates and historical information. The author does his best but it was difficult to keep track of so many people who are introduced, given a few lines or paragraphs and then rarely or never mentioned again but it will be an easier read for those who are better versed in WW1 or aviation history. The final section of the book covers Eddie's later life and provides a suitable conclusion. Overall, this is a worthy read for anyone interested in learning about a Eddie Rickenbacker, early racing or World War 1 era aviation. Note: I received a review copy of this book from the publisher This is a well researched book about the life and times of Eddie Rickenbacker America's greatest "ace" pilot during World War 1. I liked the early portion of the book best as he develops the smarts and drive to make him the greatest American hero of that era. This part of the book is about his growing up in Columbus, Ohio and his quest to become one of the greatest auto racers during the very dangerous infancy of that sport. All during his life he is seen as a "commoner" and has to struggle for acceptance as he lacks many of the advantages and social graces of others. So, his is a life of proving himself over and over again. This book is a must for auto racing and aviation history buffs. “Enduring Courage: Ace Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker and the Dawn of the Age of Speed” is a richly-detailed look at the life and career of aviator ace Eddie Rickenbacker. Exciting scenes of Indianapolis race cars and World War I dogfights propel the reader into the midst of Rickenbacker’s world and provides insight into the man, his strength, and his courage. More than a simple “biography,” Ross’s work brings to life the mood of the people and the time in which Rickenbacker lived and provides the reader with unforgettable insights into the life of one of America’s greatest aviation legends. A highly recommended book about a true American hero. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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