Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Charles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men
by PETER FITZSIMONS
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0732284872
- ISBN 13
- 9780732284879
- Seller
-
Pahiatua, Auckland, New Zealand
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Sydney: HARPER COLLINS, 2009. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This copy appears to be unread. Known to millions simply as 'Smithy', Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was one of Australia's true twentieth-century legends. In an era in which aviators were superstars, Smithy was among the greatest and, throughout his amazing career, his fame in Australia was matched only by that of Don Bradman. Among other achievements, Kingsford Smith was the first person to fly across the Pacific, he broke the record for the fastest flight from England to Australia, and at one point he held more long-distance flying records than anyone else on the planet. If that wasn't enough, Smithy was also a war hero, receiving the Military Cross for gallantry in action after being shot - and losing three toes during one of many flying missions during World War I. Smithy was not the lone adventurer of the skies. Early aviation drew to it a company of daredevils who all challenged gravity and fear. This comprehensive biography, written with typical flair by Peter FitzSimons, covers the triumphs and tragedies of not only Kingsford Smith's daring and controversial life but also those of his companion aviators.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- The Secret Bookshop (NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 034574
- Title
- Charles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men
- Author
- PETER FITZSIMONS
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0732284872
- ISBN 13
- 9780732284879
- Publisher
- HARPER COLLINS
- Place of Publication
- Sydney
- Date Published
- 2009
- Pages
- 704
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Terms of Sale
The Secret Bookshop
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 7 days after delivery if an item arrives mis-described or damaged.
About the Seller
The Secret Bookshop
Biblio member since 2019
Pahiatua, Auckland
About The Secret Bookshop
The Secret Bookshop, where some of New Zealands' best books hide.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...