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Sky Master
The Story Of Donald Douglas And The Douglas Aircraft Company
Frank Cunningham
Livre relié | Anglais
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Sky Master: The Story of Donald Douglas and the Douglas Aircraft Company is a biographical account of Donald Douglas, the founder of the Douglas Aircraft Company, and his contributions to the aviation industry. Written by Frank Cunningham, the book chronicles Douglas's life from his childhood in Scotland to his emigration to the United States and his rise to prominence in the aviation industry.The book provides a detailed account of Douglas's early career as a designer and engineer, including his work on the World War I-era Liberty engine and his time at the Martin Company. It also explores his founding of the Douglas Aircraft Company in 1921 and the development of iconic planes such as the DC-3, DC-4, and DC-6.Throughout the book, Cunningham provides insight into Douglas's personality and character, highlighting his determination, creativity, and commitment to innovation. He also examines the challenges that Douglas and his company faced, including financial struggles, labor disputes, and government regulations.Overall, Sky Master offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of Donald Douglas, as well as the history of the Douglas Aircraft Company and its impact on the aviation industry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation history or the story of one of America's most influential entrepreneurs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 326
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781161639841
- Date de parution :
- 23-05-10
- Format:
- Livre relié
- Format numérique:
- Genaaid
- Dimensions :
- 216 mm x 279 mm
- Poids :
- 1043 g
