Author: MYERS, PATRICIA A.
Title: Sky Riders an Illustrated History of Aviation in Alberta, 1906
Description: Saskatoon: Fifth House Books, 1995. 1st; First Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 1895618576. Signed by Author; Only light wear. ; Small author signature on half title page. A bright, solid book, DJ in Mylar, unclipped. ; B&W Photographs; 9.80 X 6.90 X 1 inches; 220 pages; Sky Riders traces the development of aviation in Alberta from the first tentative flights of fragile early aircraft to the establishment of the airplane as a key mode of transportation for recreation, business, industry, and agriculture. The only comprehensive book about aviation in the province, Sky Riders looks at developments in Alberta in the context of world aviation history.With more than 100 archival photographs of famous aviators and their airplanes, aviation events and incidents, and aircraft through the eras, Sky Riders recaptures the romance and excitement of a bygone age and reveals the enduring fascination and support among Albertans for all aspects of aviation.. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

Keywords: 1895618576 Aviation Signed Alberta AVIATION


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