| spirit flight 1924: The Flight of the Century Thomas Kessner, 2010-07-20 In late May 1927 an inexperienced and unassuming 25-year-old Air Mail pilot from rural Minnesota stunned the world by making the first non-stop transatlantic flight. A spectacular feat of individual daring and collective technological accomplishment, Charles Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris ushered in the modern age of commercial aviation. In The Flight of the Century, Thomas Kessner takes a fresh look at one of America's greatest moments, explaining how what was essentially a publicity stunt became a turning point in history. Kessner vividly recreates the flight itself and the euphoric reaction to it on both sides of the Atlantic, and argues that Lindbergh's amazing feat occurred just when the world--still struggling with the disillusionment of WWI--desperately needed a hero to restore a sense of optimism and innocence. Kessner also shows how new forms of mass media made Lindbergh into the most famous international celebrity of his time, casting him in the role of a humble yet dashing American hero of rural origins and traditional values. Much has been made of Lindbergh's personal integrity and his refusal to cash in on his fame, but Kessner reveals that Lindbergh was closely allied with, and managed by, a group of powerful businessmen--Harry Guggenheim, Dwight Morrow, and Henry Breckenridge chief among them--who sought to exploit aviation for mass transport and massive profits. Their efforts paid off as commercial air traffic soared from 6,000 passengers in 1926 to 173,000 passengers in 1929. Kessner's book is the first to fully explore Lindbergh's central role in promoting the airline industry--the rise of which has influenced everything from where we live to how we wage war and do business. |
| spirit flight 1924: Flight , 1927 |
| spirit flight 1924: Aeronautics St. Louis Public Library. Library School, 1928 |
| spirit flight 1924: Monthly Bulletin St. Louis Public Library, 1928 Teachers' bulletin, vol. 4- issued as part of v. 23, no. 9- |
| spirit flight 1924: A Selected Listing of NASA Scientific and Technical Reports for ... , 1949 |
| spirit flight 1924: People and Things from the Blount County, Alabama Southern Democrat 1920 - 1927 Robin Sterling, 2013-07-22 The Southern Democrat was established by Forney G. Stephens at Blountsville in 1894. After fellow newspaperman Lawrence H. Mathews of the Blount County News-Dispatch died in 1896, Stephens moved the Democrat to Oneonta. When the News-Dispatch folded in 1903, the Democrat was the preeminent Blount County newspaper. Stephens died in 1939, but the Democrat continued to publish in Oneonta for almost 100 years. In 1989 the old Southern Democrat was renamed the Blount Countain. Microfilm for the old Southern Democrat was acquired from the State Archives in Montgomery and studied page by page. Every mention of births, marriages, deaths, obituaries and news important to the history and development of Blount County was reproduced here. This book is vital for any serious student of Blount County, Alabama genealogy and history. |
| spirit flight 1924: Monthly Bulletin. New Series St. Louis Public Library, 1927 |
| spirit flight 1924: Index of NACA Technical Publications United States. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, 1949 |
| spirit flight 1924: U.S. Air Services , 1925 |
| spirit flight 1924: The Spirit of Missions , 1929 Includes the proceedings of the annual meeting of the Society. |
| spirit flight 1924: Catalog of Copyright Entries , 1925 |
| spirit flight 1924: Catalogue of Title-entries of Books and Other Articles Entered in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, Under the Copyright Law ... Wherein the Copyright Has Been Completed by the Deposit of Two Copies in the Office Library of Congress. Copyright Office, 1925 |
| spirit flight 1924: The Auk , 1928 |
| spirit flight 1924: Catalogue of Copyright Entries , 1925 |
| spirit flight 1924: Michigan Library Bulletin , 1926 |
| spirit flight 1924: Companion to California James D. Hart, 1987-12 This work is intended as a useful companion for anybody interested in general or basic knowledge about any aspect of the most populous state in the Union. It is designed to be serviceable to a wide variety of readers and consultants, whose range might include residents and tourists, high-school and college students, as well as scholars seeking a ready reference. At present no single volume comprehends such a scope as this one and although it treats its subjects briefly, many an entry also includes data not found elsewhere in a single place. Reference to hundreds of books and articles would be required to provide the information that is here between the two covers. |
| spirit flight 1924: Spirit Leveling in Illinois, 1896 to 1942 ...: East-central Illinois Geological Survey (U.S.), 1944 |
| spirit flight 1924: Alaskan Aviation History: 1897-1928 Robert William Stevens, 1990 Announcing the incredible publishing achievement, the most complete story of Alaskan flight ever compiled, a rare collector's item. This two-volume set is the magnificent result of Bob Stevens' exhaustive research & devotion to Alaska, & his knowledge of the subject. Volume 1 traces the story from ballooning in 1897, through 1928. Volume 2 covers the busy times of 1929 & 1930. Includes early Canadian flying that is intermeshed with Alaskan history, U.S. Air Service flights in their sturdy biplanes, United States Naval aerial surveys that mapped much of Alaska by camera, grit, & determination, early Russian fliers who played a part in Alaska's flying history, Polar flying by Roald Amundsen & other Scandinavian explorers, & hundreds of other fascinating facts, meticulously researched, clearly presented in narrative form & fully indexed. The day-to-day progress of events along with the gripping drama of the more sensational occurrences. Over 1095 pages, more than 980 rare photographs, many never before published! The aircraft, the airmen, Alaska & its citizens live within the pages. Every historian, collector, Americana enthusiast, everyone with a love of flying, will treasure this beautifully produced 2-volume set of 59 chapters. Gold-stamped hardcover binding. Don't miss the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own such a valuable record of a remarkabl e aviation era. |
| spirit flight 1924: A Nation in Motion , 1976 |
| spirit flight 1924: A Nation in Motion United States. Department of Transportation. Office of Environmental Affairs, 1976 |
| spirit flight 1924: Catalog of Copyright Entries. Part 1. [B] Group 2. Pamphlets, Etc. New Series Library of Congress. Copyright Office, 1926 |
| spirit flight 1924: Forth , 1929 |
| spirit flight 1924: Flight , 1950 |
| spirit flight 1924: Flying Magazine , 1940-03 |
| spirit flight 1924: Film Year Book , 1927 |
| spirit flight 1924: The Michigan Alumnus , 1927 In v.1-8 the final number consists of the Commencement annual. |
| spirit flight 1924: Catalogue of Copyright Entries ... Library of Congress. Copyright Office, 1925 |
| spirit flight 1924: The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018 Sarah Janssen, 2017-12-05 The 150th Anniversary special edition of the best-selling reference book of all time! The ebook format allows curious readers to keep millions of searchable facts at their fingertips. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 150th anniversary edition celebrates its illustrious history while keeping an eye on the future. Praised as a treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: 150 Years of The World Almanac: A special feature celebrating The World Almanac's historic run includes highlights from its distinguished past and some old-fashioned facts, illustrating how its defining mission has changed with the times. Historical Anniversaries: The World Almanac's recurring feature expands to incorporate milestone events and cultural touchstones dating to the book's founding year, from the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson to the publication of Little Women. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Greatest Single-Season Performances: In light of Russell Westbrook's unprecedented 42 regular-season triple-doubles, The World Almanac takes a look back at athletes' best single-season runs. Statistical Spotlight: A popular new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data visualizations provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh angle on important issues. The Obama Presidency: A year after Barack Obama’s second term came to a close, The World Almanac reviews the accomplishments, missteps, and legacy of the 44th president. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. Other New Highlights: A biography of the 45th president and profile of the Trump administration; 2016 election results; and statistics on crime, health care, overdose deaths, shootings, terrorism, and much more. The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2017 while providing all the information you'll need in 2018. 2017—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2017. 2017—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring a preview of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, complete coverage of the 2017 World Series, new tables of NBA, NHL, and NCAA statistics, and much more. 2017—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2017. 2017—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the quirkiest news stories of the year, from the king who secretly worked as an airline pilot for decades to the state that's auctioning off its governor's mansion. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2017, from news and sports to pop culture. |
| spirit flight 1924: NAS Squantum: The First Naval Air Reserve Base Marc Frattasio, 2009 |
| spirit flight 1924: Public Utiilties FORNIGHTLY , 1929 |
| spirit flight 1924: The World Book Encyclopedia ... Annual Supplement , 1945 |
| spirit flight 1924: Michigan Library Bulletin Michigan State Library, 1919 |
| spirit flight 1924: Who's who in America John W. Leonard, Albert Nelson Marquis, 1928 Vols. 28-30 accompanied by separately published parts with title: Indices and necrology. |
| spirit flight 1924: Empire of the Air Jenifer Van Vleck, 2013-11-01 Jenifer Van Vleck’s Empire of the Air reveals the central role commercial aviation played in the U.S. ascent to global preeminence in the twentieth century, as the federal government partnered with the aviation industry to deliver American power across the globe and sell the idea of the “American Century” to the public at home and abroad. |
| spirit flight 1924: Spirit Leveling in Illinois, 1896-1941 Geological Survey (U.S.), 1943 |
| spirit flight 1924: Recruiting News , 1933 |
| spirit flight 1924: Haunted Eastern Washington Deborah Cuyle, 2024-09-30 Tales of death, disaster and heartbreak lurk beneath the beautiful vistas of Eastern Washington from Wenatchee all the way to Pullman. On Mission Ridge, where the fatal 1944 Liberator crash occurred, the forlorn ghost of an aviator still wanders the snowy peaks. Dozens of UFOs have been sighted near Mt. Rainier, sparking endless speculation about their origin from those who witnessed the phenomenon. In Spokane, the restless spirit of a woman wanders the area of Heller Block, the cause of her death still unknown. Join author Deborah Cuyle on a thrilling journey through the unusual and mysterious stories of Eastern Washington. |
| spirit flight 1924: U.S. Army Recruiting News United States. Adjutant-General's Office, 1933 |
| spirit flight 1924: Béla Balázs Béla Balázs, 2010 Béla Balázs was a Hungarian Jewish film theorist, author, screenwriter and film director who was at the forefront of Hungarian literary life before being forced into exile for Communist activity after 1919. His German-language theoretical essays on film date from the mid-1920s to the mid-1930s, the period of his early exile in Vienna and Berlin-- Publisher description |
| spirit flight 1924: The African American Journey to the Power Dome Bhumika Sharma, 2018-10-09 How far has the American Dream been accessible to black characters in African American literature? The answer to this question requires a deep probing of the emotional and ideological patterns delineated in Black American narratives. This book traces the African American journey from the plantation to the power dome through multiple socio-artistic perspectives of Black American authorship. It captures numerous referential inventions ranging from the ‘colored’ to the ‘Black American,’ while throwing light on the transforming status of America’s Native Son, the marked visibility of its Invisible Man, and endless aspirations hovering Just Above My Head. This book highlights how these narratives—despite their authors being fundamentally different in their respective approaches—are connected to each other. |
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