The Air Show at Brescia, 1909

The Air Show at Brescia, 1909
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 278
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ISBN-10 : 9780374102593
ISBN-13 : 0374102597
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Book Synopsis The Air Show at Brescia, 1909 by : Peter Demetz

Download or read book The Air Show at Brescia, 1909 written by Peter Demetz and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-10-23 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1909, municipal authorities built an airfield in northern Italy and invited leading pilots to compete on it. The show attracted thousands of spectators--and reporters, including Franz Kafka, Max Brod, and Luigi Barzini. Demetz's sparkling new book tells the enchanting story of what happened in the air and on the ground before, during, and after this amazing moment. Illustrations.


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