The Many Lives of Eddie Rickenbacker /

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"The life story of a daredevil who became a war hero will fascinate adventurous young readers with its tales of survival. At age thirteen, following the death of his father, young Eddie dropped out of school and joined the workforce. Through a combination of smarts, hard work, and perseverance,...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Speno, Andrew (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Athens, Ohio : Ohio University Press, [2020]
Series:Biographies for young readers.
Subjects:
Rickenbacker, Eddie, > 1890-1973.
Rickenbacker, Eddie, > 1890-1973
Air pilots > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Air pilots, Military > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Automobile racing > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Air pilots > United States.
Air pilots, Military > United States.
Automobile racing > United States.
Pilotes d'aéronef > États-Unis > Biographies > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Pilotes d'aéronef militaires > États-Unis > Biographies > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Historical
Air pilots
Air pilots, Military
Automobile racing
United States
Biography
Biographies
Juvenile works
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • Author's Note
  • 1: Black Sheep of the Family
  • 2: Man of the House
  • 3: Moving Up in the World
  • 4: King of the Dirt-Track Racers
  • 5: Hat in the Ring
  • 6: Ace of Aces
  • 7: Grounded
  • 8: At the Controls
  • 9: Mayday
  • 10: Descent and Landing
  • Timeline
  • Captain Eddie's Advice to Young People, 1953
  • Glossary
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • Bibliography

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