Take Off!: How Long Island Inspired America to Fly

by Nelson DeMille

Book Overview

Takeoff tells the remarkable stories of the daring men and women who made aviation history right here on Long Island. It begins at the turn of the century - and takes you to that historic moment when men first landed on the moon. The pages of Takeoff are filled with: -- 11 chapters of aviation history-- Nearly 200 vintage photographs-- 224 color pagesCelebrate the human spirit with the men and women who dared to fly Feel the wind in, your face and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1885134266
• ISBN13: 9781885134264
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Newsday Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.3" x 12.3"