Publisher's Synopsis
The Greek myth of Icarus, who, excited by the thrill of flying, soared too close to the sun and plunged to his death, is seen as the embodiment of the human desire to achieve the freedom and grace of the birds.;This study contains twenty illustrated biographies of men and women pioneers in aviation who dedicated themselves to the development of aircraft and the excellence of flying. They range from Lousi Bleriot's first Channel crossing, through the solo transatlantic flights of Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, to the supersonic age heralded by Chuck Yeager.;As well as biographical details, important dates relating to each person are included.;Jason Hook is also author of "Sitting Bull and the Plains Indians", "George Stevenson and the Industrial Revolution" and "Sir Francis Drake", all for Wayland.
