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Eddie Rickenbacker, an American hero in the twentieth century, W. David Lewis

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Eddie Rickenbacker, an American hero in the twentieth century, W. David Lewis
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eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 557-639) and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
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index present
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non fiction
Main title
Eddie Rickenbacker
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bibliography
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58456057
Responsibility statement
W. David Lewis
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an American hero in the twentieth century
Summary
A biography of World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker describing his life and career, early interest in automobile racing, war record, and experiences during the Second World War
Table Of Contents
A boy and his flying machine -- Starting line -- Ignition -- Acceleration -- Full throttle -- Shifting gears -- Takeoff -- Learning curve -- A matter of luck -- Climax -- Homecoming -- Domestic front -- Frustrations -- Comeback -- Apex -- Pivot -- Call to duty -- Pacific mission -- New mandate -- Anticipating victory -- Turbulence and descent -- End game -- In the arena
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