The Flying Cowboy: Samuel Cody Britain's First Airman - Couverture souple

Reese, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0752436597 ISBN 13 : 9780752436593

Editeur : The History Press Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

The Flying Cowboy Samuel Cody Britain's First Airman

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Samual Cody, Britains first aviator, was a naturalised British citizen (born in the USA) and a cowboy who modelled himself on Buffalo Bill. His story straddles two continents, two eras: the Wild West of America, where he rode the same cattle trails as Buffalo Bill, played the same roulette tables in Dodge City as Wyatt Earp and competed with Annie Oakley at sharp shooting; and later along with the Wright brothers he became a pioneer of early aviation, whose achievements led to the foundation of todays aviation industry and to Farnborough becoming synonymous with flying. Sam Codys early activities in the USA are shrouded in mystery. He came to England at twenty-three years of age and, following the success of his melodrama 'The Klondyke Nugget,' turned to man-lifting kites. In 1903 Cody succeeded in crossing the English Channel in a canvas canoe towed by one of his large kites. His exploits came to the attention of the Admiralty, and then the Army. Cody went on to develop kites and later engine-driven aircraft and, after making the first powered flight in Britain, continued flying until he died in a crash in 1913.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Peter Reese has previously published a number of books, including an acclaimed biography of William Reese.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: The History Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0752436597
• ISBN 13: 9780752436593
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224