The Conquest of Air Man and His Conquests 1959

The Conquest of Air
Man and His Conquests
Copyright 1959
London: Burke Publishing Co.
84 pages

The binding is starting to weaken but is in acceptable condition. There is a crossed out name and a gift inscription dated 1965 on the front paste down. The pages are very lightly tanned and the last page and end paper have scuff marks. The glossy cover has some nicks on the edges and the spine shows wear. Acceptable. hardcover.

Contents: The Air We Breathe, Spectacles in the Sky, A Heavy Burden, Winds, The Wind at Work, Air in the Service of Man, The Air and Ourselves, Man Moves into the Air, Triumph of the Balloon, Heavier than air Flight Wins the Day, Flying Machines, Europe Becomes Air-minded, Aviation and War, Major Air Routes, Modern Aviation, Gliding, Careers in the Air, Model Aeroplanes, Rockets and Satellites, Jet Aviation, Above the Air. (2146)