City of Flight.
Edwards & Edwards. Chicago saw the birth of aviation even in the late 1800s when Octave Chanute filled its skies with gliders. Since then, civilian and commercial aviation have blossomed to include air races, manufacturing and international airports. This book traces primarily the Golden Age of aviation but also touches on modern times and visits the city's Centennial of Flight project. 128 pgs., 210 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", sfbd.
Edwards & Edwards. Chicago saw the birth of aviation even in the late 1800s when Octave Chanute filled its skies with gliders. Since then, civilian and commercial aviation have blossomed to include air races, manufacturing and international airports. This book traces primarily the Golden Age of aviation but also touches on modern times and visits the city's Centennial of Flight project. 128 pgs., 210 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", sfbd.