Enduring courage

By John F. Ross

Subjects: American Aerial operations, Air pilots, World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1939-1945, Biography, Fighter pilots, Large type books, Automobile racing drivers

Description: At the turn of the 20th century the invention of the car and the airplane took our imaginations by storm and produced new American heroes: the race car driver and the flying ace. No one did more in these roles than Eddie Rickenbacker, who defied death with such courage and pluck that a generation knew his face better than the president's. This is the unforgettable story of a man who pushed the limits of speed, endurance and courage and emerged as an American legend.