Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Acceptable. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Used - Very Good.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.55.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.55.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.55.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: McCauley Books, Conshohocken, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Acceptable. hardcover The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Archives Books inc., Edmond, OK, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. Dust jacket is in Good condition. No markings. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Fri.
Publicado por Free Press April 2003, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: 417 Books, Branson, MO, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Used - Good. Local Independent Bookstore. All Orders ship within 2 business days.
Publicado por The Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: The Book Cellar, LLC, Nashua, NH, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Great used condition. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.
Publicado por Free Press, NY, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Jeff Stark, Barstow, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine - as New. 1st. 1st printing. Fine in a fine jacket - no markings looks about new.
Publicado por Free Press, NY, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Jeff Stark, Barstow, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st. 1st printing. Fine in a fine jacket - no markings looks about new.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Pennywhistle Books, Greensboro, NC, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Pages clean and unmarked; boards in excellent condition; dust jacket is uncreased.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Used - Like New. 2003. Hardcover. Fine. Dust Jacket is Fine.
Publicado por Free Press April 2003, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Dunaway Books, St. Louis, MO, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good.
Publicado por Free Press, New York, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición
hardcover. Condición: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Illus. with photos Ilustrador. 1st edition. 8vo, '430 pp.
Publicado por Free Press, New York, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Browse Awhile Books, Tipp City, OH, Estados Unidos de America
Hard Cover. Condición: Near Fine (small fault). Estado de la sobrecubierta: DJ Near Fine. Later Printing. Some tiny spots on outside edge of text block. Size: Large Octavo.
Publicado por Free Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0684856883 ISBN 13: 9780684856889
Librería: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. "For some years I have been afflicted with the belief that flight is possible to man. My disease has increased in severity and I feel that it will soon cost me an increased amount of money if not my life." So wrote a quiet young Ohioan in 1900, one in an ancient line of men who had wanted to fly -- men who wanted it passionately, fecklessly, hopelessly. But now, at the turn of the twentieth century, Wilbur Wright and a scattered handful of other adventurers conceived a conviction that the dream lay at last within reach, and in a headlong race across ten years and two continents, they competed to conquer the air. James Tobin, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in biography, has at last given this inspiring story its definitive telling. For years Wright and his younger brother, Orville, experimented in utter obscurity, supported only by their exceptional family. Meanwhile, the world watched as the imperious Samuel Langley, armed with a rich contract from the U.S. War Department and all the resources of the Smithsonian Institution, sought to scale up his unmanned models to create the first manned flying machine. But while Langley became obsessed with flight as a problem of power, the Wrights grappled with it as a problem of balance. Thus their machines took two very different paths -- his toward oblivion, theirs toward the heavens. As Tobin relates, the Wrights' 1903 triumph at Kitty Hawk, however hallowed in American lore, was ill-reported and disbelieved. So, while the two brothers struggled to transform their delicate contraption into a practical airplane, others moved to overtake them as the leading pioneers of flight. In France, rivals scoffed at the Wrights even as they rushed to imitate them. At home, the great inventor Alexander Graham Bell seized the fallen banner of his friend Langley and thrust it into the hands of a circle of young daredevils, urging them to get into the air. From this group emerged the motorcyclist Glenn Curtiss, fastest man in the world, whose aerial challenge to Wilbur Wright culminated in an unforgettable showdown over New York harbor. To Conquer the Air is a hero's tale of overcoming obstacles within and without that plumbs the depths of creativity and character. With a historian's accuracy and a novelist's eye, Tobin has captured the interplay of remarkable personalities at an extraordinary moment in our history. In the centennial year of human flight, To Conquer the Air is itself a heroic achievement.