The Greek myth of Icarus, who, excited by the thrill of flying, soared too close to the sun and plunged to his death, is seen as the embodiment of the human desire to achieve the freedom and grace of the birds. This study contains twenty illustrated biographies of men and women pioneers in aviation who dedicated themselves to the development of aircraft and the excellence of flying. They range from Lousi Bleriot's first Channel crossing, through the solo transatlantic flights of Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, to the supersonic age heralded by Chuck Yeager. As well as biographical details, important dates relating to each person are included. Jason Hook is also author of "Sitting Bull and the Plains Indians", "George Stevenson and the Industrial Revolution" and "Sir Francis Drake", all for Wayland.
- ISBN10 1852104449
- ISBN13 9781852104443
- Publish Date 11 November 1988
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 48
- Language English