Enduring courage

By John F. Ross

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

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.