BALLOONS, BLERIOTS AND BARNSTORMERS | ALASTAIR GOODRUM IN JOHANNESBURG

Subtitle: 200 Years of Flying for Fun Author: Alastair Goodrum  Publisher: The History Press () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 285 Dimensions: 24.8 x 17.2 x 1.7 cm +++ by Alastair Goodrum +++ Since time immemorial ordinary people have flocked to gaze upon daring feats in the hope of witnessing some death-defying or even death-inducing act. Aeronautics was turned into a public spectacle and exploited financially from its very beginnng. Alastair Goodrum presents the history of recreational flying in the East Midlands and demonstrates that the region is truly representative of the progress of general aviation in this country over two centuries. It covers the history of balloons for shows and sports, the pre-First World War period, and women aviators.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.