About this title: The author, a journalist for "New York Magazine", recounts the 1966 journey he and his brother took from New Jersey to California and back aboard their reconditioned Piper Cub airplane. More than just an adventure story, this memoir tells of the coming of age of the brothers, who were 15 and 17 at the time of the flight. Illustrated with photographs.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Date Published: 06/1997
ISBN-13:9780786861002ISBN:0786861002
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Very Good, In very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 368 p. Ex-Library expected imperfections. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780786883158ISBN:0786883154
Description: Very Good. Light wear to the extremities, contents tight and clean Nice, tight, clean copy. All items ship from Gig Harbor, Wa within 24 hrs! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 1998-06-14
ISBN-13:9780786883158ISBN:0786883154
Description: New. Brand new condition paperback. Fresh, bright, no marks, no wear, just a perfect brand new book. Mendopower Employment Services immediately and carefully packs each book in high-quality bubble lined, envelopes. Then, we send an email when we ship your book. We appreciate your business and welcome any questions. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780786883158ISBN:0786883154
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Edition: Stated First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion, New York
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780786861002ISBN:0786861002
Description: Near Fine in near fine jacket. First Edition, First Printing (Stated first edition on copyright page, with full number line). Very clean beige boards with clean beige cloth spine, unchipped metallic lettering on spine. No bumping or wear. Binding is tight & square, pages and edges are clean and bright. Clean endpapers illustrated with maps; no names, writing or marks. 351 pgs. Clean dustjacket is unchipped, no tears, not price clipped. Enclosed in new archival quality mylar cover. In the ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paper Back
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN-13:9780786883158ISBN:0786883154
Description: Collectible-Very Good. FIRST EDITION Paper Back; book has minor shelf wear; Some Corner Wear; store stamp inside cover; Tight spine uncreased; Very good condition. read more
"I never would have read this one if we had not chosen it for my book club. What a great find, though. Rinker Buck and his brother take a cross-country trip in a Piper Cub. Doesn't sound like much, I know, but their adventures, along with some unforgettable characters they meet along the way, make for a memorable read. Their dad is quite a guy and I really enjoyed looking at their family photos. Even if you don't care about aviation, give this one a try."
"The dreams we dream as boys and live out as boys or men are all-powerful. A wonderful memoir about flying and the relationship with an older brother and an overbearing father..."
"Rinker Buck's memoir tells the story of growing up and breaking free from a strong Dad in a large catholic family in the early sixties, using a unique approach--he and his then 17-year old brother Kern totally re-build a plane, a Piper Cub bought for $300, and then fly it across the US from New Jersey to California and back--no radio, seat-of-the-pants flying. This could be a serious story for a specialized audience, but it is not--the humor--page after page of it--, the adventures, the timeless theme make for a page-turning read."
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