Sky Riders An Illustrated History of Aviation in Alberta, 1906-1945
by Myers, Patricia A
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Sky Riders An Illustrated History of Aviation in Alberta, 1906-1945Myers, Patricia A. Published by Fifth House Books, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, 1995. First Edition/First Printing. 4to up to 12" tall. 220 pages including. photographs, references and index. Blue boards. In mint, unread condition in mint unclipped dustjacket.
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.
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.
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- Title
- Sky Riders An Illustrated History of Aviation in Alberta, 1906-1945
- Author
- Myers, Patricia A
- Book Condition
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1895618576
- ISBN 13
- 9781895618570
- Publisher
- Fifth House Publishers
- Place of Publication
- Saskatoon
- This edition first published
- April 2003
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