Chasing the Wind: The Autobiography of Steve Fossett - Couverture rigide

Fossett, Steve

 
9781852272340: Chasing the Wind: The Autobiography of Steve Fossett
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ISBN 10 : 1852272341 ISBN 13 : 9781852272340
Editeur : Virgin Books, 2006

Synopsis

In 2005, Steve Fossett completed the first solo, non-stop, non-refuelled circumnavigation of the world at the helm of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer. But what makes someone like Steve give up a secure, wellpaid job for the romantic, yet dangerous,world of the adventurer? His adventurous spirit has piqued the intrigue of his fellow competitors and sports aficionados, and attracted the notice of the world. In this dynamic autobiography, Steve Fossett shares his inspirational stories in a personal, intimate voice and candidly recounts the milestones, challenges and victories that have made up his much-heralded career and paved the way to his 109 world records.

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À propos de l'auteur

Pilot, balloonist, yachtsman and endurance sportsman, American Steve Fossett has made aviation records (across the broadest possible range of flying machines) and speed sailing his specialities in becoming one of the world's best-known modern adventurers. He is the pilot of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer. Will Hasley is a movie and TV script writer as well as a published author. He lives and works in Los Angeles.

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Éditeur
Virgin Books
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1852272341
ISBN 13 
9781852272340
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9780753541784: Chasing The Wind: The Autobiography of Steve Fossett

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0753541785 ISBN 13 :  9780753541784
Editeur : Virgin Books, 2013
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