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High Horizons - Daredevil Flying Postmen To Modern Magic Carpet, The United Air Lines Story

High Horizons - Daredevil Flying Postmen To Modern Magic Carpet, The United Air Lines Story

Taylor, Frank J.

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Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163809438
ISBN13: 9781163809433
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
High Horizons - Daredevil Flying Postmen To Modern Magic Carpet, The United Air Lines Story by Frank J. Taylor is a comprehensive account of the history and development of United Air Lines, one of the leading airlines in the United States. The book traces the company's origins back to its early days as a mail delivery service, and follows its evolution through the golden age of aviation, the jet age, and beyond.The author takes readers on a journey through the key moments in United Air Lines' history, from its early pioneering flights to its role in World War II and its emergence as a major player in the post-war era. The book also explores the challenges and triumphs of the airline during times of economic turbulence, including the deregulation of the industry in the 1970s.Throughout the book, Taylor provides a wealth of detail about the people, planes, and events that shaped United Air Lines' story. He profiles the company's key figures, including its founder, William Boeing, and its legendary CEO, Juan Trippe. He also describes the technological innovations that helped to transform air travel, such as the development of the jet engine and the introduction of in-flight entertainment.High Horizons is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of aviation or the development of modern transportation. With its vivid descriptions, insightful analysis, and rich historical detail, this book is sure to captivate readers from start to finish.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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