High Horizons: Daredevil Flying Postmen to Modern Magic Carpet, the United Air Lines Story (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258871949)

High Horizons: Daredevil Flying Postmen To Modern Magic Carpet, The United Air Lines Story is a book written by Frank J. Taylor that tells the story of United Air Lines, one of the most iconic airlines in the United States. The book starts by exploring the early days of aviation and the pioneers who dared to fly. It then moves on to the birth of United Air Lines and the challenges the company faced in its early years. The book delves into the daring and sometimes dangerous exploits of United's flying postmen, who delivered mail to remote areas of the country. It also explores the company's role in World War II and its rise to become one of the world's leading airlines. Throughout the book, Taylor uses personal anecdotes and interviews with United Air Lines employees to give readers a behind-the-scenes look at the company's history. He also discusses the technological advancements that allowed United to become a leader in the aviation industry, from the introduction of jet planes to the development of the modern magic carpet, or the Boeing 747. Overall, High Horizons: Daredevil Flying Postmen To Modern Magic Carpet, The United Air Lines Story is a fascinating look at the history of one of America's most beloved airlines. It is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation or the history of transportation.This is a new release of the original 1951 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frank J. Taylor
ISBN-10: 1258871947
ISBN-13: 9781258871949
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2013
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d