Samuel Hynes

Unsubstantial Air, The

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ISBN 13:: 9780374535582
author:: Samuel Hynes
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 13.9 x 2.3 x 20.9 cm
Genre:: History, Military History, Armed Forces
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 7 working days

£18.39

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The Unsubstantial Air: American Fliers in the First World War by Samuel Hynes This book tells the story of young Americans who fought and died in the aerial battles of World War I. Using letters, journals, and memoirs, it brings to life the experiences of these volunteer fliers, from privileged college athletes to roughnecks from farms and ranches. The air service was a harsh reality for those who joined it, but also offered a thrilling new world of adventure and beauty. As they flew over Europe, they struggled with the hardships and dangers of their job, while also searching for camaraderie and romance in the midst of war. Samuel Hynes's account is based on the voices of these young men themselves, offering a unique and personal perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in history.

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