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Conquistadors Of The Sky: A History Of Aviation In Latin America,Used
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An invaluable contribution which ranges from Aztecan myths through the civil and military histories of all Latin American countries down to the current headaches involved in stemming the drug traffic. A book for scholars and buffs alike.'Aviation History'Especially valuable for readers interested in Latin America and the history of aviation in general.'Choice'A highlight reel of first flights, followed by a delineation of Latin America's place in the aviation world.'Gary Kuhn, University of Wisconsin, La CrosseHeralded by Brazilians as the 'Father of Flight,' Alberto SantosDumont made the first of several spectacular flights in his lighterthanair dirigible in France in 1901, two years before the Wright brothers' first fixedwing flight in North Carolina. Though they are often overlooked, SantosDumont and others in Latin America played a key role in the development of aviation. This generously illustrated book tells their story.Written to complement the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum's new permanent exhibit, America by Air, Conquistadors of the Sky celebrates the aviation achievements of twentyone Latin American nations over the last 100 yearsmaking this chronicle of heroic ventures and epic flights the best reference available on the subject.
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