Eugene Ely : pioneer of naval aviation / John H. Zobel ; edited by LaVerne Woods.
| Author/creator | Zobel, John H. author. |
| Other author | Woods, LaVerne, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Annapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press, [2023] |
| Description | 344 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Pioneer of naval aviation |
| Abstract | "The story of Eugene Ely's life is the stuff of myth and legend. Much of what has been written about him relies on sensationalized newspaper accounts from an era when early twentieth century reporters unabashedly fabricated stories to increase newspaper circulation. Those accounts portray Ely as a reckless daredevil and are essentially historical fiction. Eugene Ely: Pioneer of Navigation cuts through the sensationalism by relying on primary sources and photographic records and triangulating multiple sources to arrive at an honest portrait of the man and his legacy. The result is the story of a quiet, self-effacing Iowan who did extraordinary things. Ely's measured approach and calculated demonstrations of the potential of military aviation ultimately pointed the way to today's modern aircraft carriers, over a century later."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 283- 329) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Zobel, John H. (John Hiller), 1960-2017 Eugene Ely Annapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press, [2023] 9781682478394 |
| LCCN | 2023012902 |
| ISBN | 9781682478370 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1682478378 |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | V63 .E46 Z63 2023 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |