About this title: Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (1890-1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation. During his lifetime, Rickenbacker worked with many influential civilian and military leaders. He had keen insight into technology, and vision for future improvements. Among other events, he participated in or observed Armistice Day on the Western Front. Rickenbacker described his WWI flying experiences in his memoirs, Fighting the Flying Circus, ...
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Edition: [New, rev. ed. ]
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Lakeside Press, Chicago, Ill.
Date Published: 1997
Description: Very Good. lxxii, 435 p. : ill. (some col. ), maps, ports.; 18 cm. "This edition represents a version...that is as faithful as possible to the diary and the original text prepared by Rickenbacker in 1918"--P. ix. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Lakeside Press
Date Published: 1997
Description: Good. Hardcover. Modest wear to cover which shows a quarter sized mark in bottom right corner. Pages lightly tanned, clean and unmarked. Binding tight. No dust jacket. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Time Life
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780809479542ISBN:0809479540
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. Book Seller # FBRA121, 5.75 inches by 8.6 inches, 371 pages. This is a reproduction of the 1919 Frederick Stokes edition bound in faux leather binding with all edges gilt and a ribbon page marker. There are two scuff marks on the front cover, the larger being 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch, and some marks on the edges. Otherwise, minor wear only. The hinges and binding are good and the interior is clean. NOT an Ex-Library copy. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Avon, N.Y.
Date Published: 1967
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Covers show light wear, color is sharp. text is clean and tight. 336 p. illus., maps, ports. 22 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Maps, Portraits. First published 1919. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday, Garden City, N.Y.
Date Published: 1965
Description: Fair. No dust jacket. Ex-library. xiv, 296 p. illus., maps, ports. 22 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Maps, Portraits. First published 1919. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Time Life Medical
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780809479542ISBN:0809479540
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. clean, straight, tight and unmarked, looks unread, no dustjacket issued, artwork on the front cover. 371 p. Contains: Illustrations. Wings of War. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday, Garden City, N.Y.
Date Published: 1965
Description: Good in fair dust jacket. Ex-library. Signed by previous owner. ex library book cell wrap d. j., library markings ( DJ HAS LOWER EDGE WEAR) xiv, 296 p. illus., maps, ports. 22 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Maps, Portraits. First published 1919. read more
Edition: Avon book # N168
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Avon
Date Published: 1967
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. 1st. printing. A tight clean book with a still nice cover and no markings or creases., has very minor shelf wear. 336 p p. Includes: illustrations, maps, index. read more
Description: Like New. Hardcover no dj. Like new; no internal markings; has lost its "Brand New" shine but no obvious defects. Decorative cover with silver print and silver edges. Ribbon book marker. In sealed plastic protection. 1989. Hardcover no dj. read more
Edition: [New, rev. ed.].
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Lakeside Press, Chicago, Ill.
Date Published: 1997
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. 15 04-09. This copy appears to be unread. Great copy for the reader or collector. lxxii, 435 p. : ill. (some col. ), maps, ports.; 18 cm. Lakeside classics; no. 95. The Lakeside classics; 95th bk. Includes: Illustrations, Maps, Portraits. "This edition represents a version...that is as faithful as possible to the diary and the original text prepared by Rickenbacker in 1918"--P. ix. Includes bibliographical references (p. 419-420) and index. read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Book in beautiful condition, does have book plate with previous owner's name on inside. Sewn binding, Title on embossed cover and spine in silver, top and bottom of pages are silver, 371 p. Wings of War. Reprint of the 1919 edition. With maps and a foreword by Laurence La Tourette Driggs. read more
Edition: No Edition Stated
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Avon Books, New York
Date Published: 1965
Description: Good. No Jacket. Third edition. Cover art by Wes McKeon. Light wear on edges. Stains on front and back cover and spine. Soft cover. Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker. shelf ww. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Time Life Books, Alexandria, VA
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780809479542ISBN:0809479540
Description: Time Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1989. Reprint. Fine leather pictorial cover with gold embossing on pages and white lettering on spine. Time Life Books. Dent in back board. Adventures of Eddie Rickenbacker. ISBN-0809479540. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday, Garden City, N. Y.
Date Published: 1965
Description: Very Good in Good dust jacket. dj rubbed, edge/corner wear, small tear on rear of dj cover. Unknown printing. xiv, 296 p. illus., maps, ports. 22 cm. First published 1919. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Time-Life Books Inc
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780809479542ISBN:0809479540
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Excellent Copy. Pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. Binding is tight. Cover has only very mild wear. 371 p. Wings of War. read more
"This book is a great read for anyone interested in flying or in learning about WWI. Rickenbacker tells his own story about fighting in the air during WWI in a way to intrigue almost anyone. It makes you feel as though you are in the plane with him, seeing what he saw and feeling what he felt. The "Hat in the Ring" (Rickenbacker's group) squadren shot down more enemy planes than any other U.S. squadran during the war. You will also get a glimps of what the end of the war looked like from the air. I enjoy reading and rereading this book."
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