The flight of the century :: Charles Lindbergh & the rise of American aviation /
"In late May 1927 an inexperienced and unassuming 25-year-old Air Mail pilot from rural Minnesota stunned the world by making the first non-stop transatlantic flight. A spectacular feat of individual daring and collective technological accomplishment, Charles Lindbergh's flight from New Yo...
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| Schriftenreihe: | Pivotal moments in American history.
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| Zusammenfassung: | "In late May 1927 an inexperienced and unassuming 25-year-old Air Mail pilot from rural Minnesota stunned the world by making the first non-stop transatlantic flight. A spectacular feat of individual daring and collective technological accomplishment, Charles Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris ushered in the modern age of commercial aviation. In The Flight of the Century, Thomas Kessner takes a fresh look at one of America's greatest moments, explaining how what was essentially a publicity stunt became a turning point in history. Kessner vividly recreates the flight itself and the euphoric reaction to it on both sides of the Atlantic, and argues that Lindbergh's amazing feat occurred just when the world--still struggling with the disillusionment of WWI--desperately needed a hero to restore a sense of optimism and innocence. Kessner also shows how new forms of mass media made Lindbergh into the most famous international celebrity of his time, casting him in the role of a humble yet dashing American hero of rural origins and traditional values. Much has been made of Lindbergh's personal integrity and his refusal to cash in on his fame, but Kessner reveals that Lindbergh was closely allied with, and managed by, a group of powerful businessmen--Harry Guggenheim, Dwight Morrow, and Henry Breckenridge chief among them--who sought to exploit aviation for mass transport and massive profits. Their efforts paid off as commercial air traffic soared from 6,000 passengers in 1926 to 173,000 passengers in 1929. Kessner's book is the first to fully explore Lindbergh's central role in promoting the airline industry--the rise of which has influenced everything from where we live to how we wage war and do business"--Publisher's description. |
| Beschreibung: | 1 online resource (xx, 313 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, map. |
| Bibliographie: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780199717743 0199717745 |
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| contents | You're your own boss -- Acolyte of the air -- Aviation takes flight -- Intricate perfection -- Flight of the century -- Vive Lindbergh! vive l'Americain! -- It touched off aviation -- Airship diplomacy -- The Lindbergh era -- "We" now a trio -- As one gains fame one loses life. |
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| spelling | Kessner, Thomas, author. The flight of the century : Charles Lindbergh & the rise of American aviation / Thomas Kessner. New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. ©2010 1 online resource (xx, 313 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, map. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Pivotal moments in American history Includes bibliographical references and index. You're your own boss -- Acolyte of the air -- Aviation takes flight -- Intricate perfection -- Flight of the century -- Vive Lindbergh! vive l'Americain! -- It touched off aviation -- Airship diplomacy -- The Lindbergh era -- "We" now a trio -- As one gains fame one loses life. "In late May 1927 an inexperienced and unassuming 25-year-old Air Mail pilot from rural Minnesota stunned the world by making the first non-stop transatlantic flight. A spectacular feat of individual daring and collective technological accomplishment, Charles Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris ushered in the modern age of commercial aviation. In The Flight of the Century, Thomas Kessner takes a fresh look at one of America's greatest moments, explaining how what was essentially a publicity stunt became a turning point in history. Kessner vividly recreates the flight itself and the euphoric reaction to it on both sides of the Atlantic, and argues that Lindbergh's amazing feat occurred just when the world--still struggling with the disillusionment of WWI--desperately needed a hero to restore a sense of optimism and innocence. Kessner also shows how new forms of mass media made Lindbergh into the most famous international celebrity of his time, casting him in the role of a humble yet dashing American hero of rural origins and traditional values. Much has been made of Lindbergh's personal integrity and his refusal to cash in on his fame, but Kessner reveals that Lindbergh was closely allied with, and managed by, a group of powerful businessmen--Harry Guggenheim, Dwight Morrow, and Henry Breckenridge chief among them--who sought to exploit aviation for mass transport and massive profits. Their efforts paid off as commercial air traffic soared from 6,000 passengers in 1926 to 173,000 passengers in 1929. Kessner's book is the first to fully explore Lindbergh's central role in promoting the airline industry--the rise of which has influenced everything from where we live to how we wage war and do business"--Publisher's description. Description based on online resource; title from resource home page (EbscoHost, viewed April 13, 2020). Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974. Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974 fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJr7TMvRqYxBGbwQx4vCQq Air pilots United States Biography. Aeronautics United States History 20th century. Pilotes d'aéronef États-Unis Biographies. Aéronautique États-Unis Histoire 20e siècle. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY General. bisacsh TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Engineering (General) bisacsh Aeronautics fast Air pilots fast United States fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq 1900-1999 fast Biographies fast History fast Print version: Kessner, Thomas. Flight of the century. New York : Oxford University Press, 2010 9780195320190 (DLC) 2010006082 (OCoLC)466361834 Pivotal moments in American history. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2001016663 |
| spellingShingle | Kessner, Thomas The flight of the century : Charles Lindbergh & the rise of American aviation / Pivotal moments in American history. You're your own boss -- Acolyte of the air -- Aviation takes flight -- Intricate perfection -- Flight of the century -- Vive Lindbergh! vive l'Americain! -- It touched off aviation -- Airship diplomacy -- The Lindbergh era -- "We" now a trio -- As one gains fame one loses life. Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974. Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974 fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJr7TMvRqYxBGbwQx4vCQq Air pilots United States Biography. Aeronautics United States History 20th century. Pilotes d'aéronef États-Unis Biographies. Aéronautique États-Unis Histoire 20e siècle. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY General. bisacsh TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Engineering (General) bisacsh Aeronautics fast Air pilots fast |
| title | The flight of the century : Charles Lindbergh & the rise of American aviation / |
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| title_full | The flight of the century : Charles Lindbergh & the rise of American aviation / Thomas Kessner. |
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| topic | Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974. Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974 fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJr7TMvRqYxBGbwQx4vCQq Air pilots United States Biography. Aeronautics United States History 20th century. Pilotes d'aéronef États-Unis Biographies. Aéronautique États-Unis Histoire 20e siècle. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY General. bisacsh TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Engineering (General) bisacsh Aeronautics fast Air pilots fast |
| topic_facet | Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974. Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974 Air pilots United States Biography. Aeronautics United States History 20th century. Pilotes d'aéronef États-Unis Biographies. Aéronautique États-Unis Histoire 20e siècle. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY General. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Engineering (General) Aeronautics Air pilots United States Biographies History |
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