Author: Otto Fuchs
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764342523
Category : Fighter pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Flying Fox is a unique work in aviation literature combining the translation of a German pilot's classic autobiographical novel of flying in the First World War with a historical investigation that both illuminates and expands upon the original narrative. In 1933 the Koehler Verlag in Leipzig published Wir Flieger ("We Flyers"), by Otto Fuchs, who flew and fought in artillery observation and fighter squadrons in the Imperial German air service. The author presented the work as the recollections of an unknown pilot, changing names, unit designations, and airfield locations in order to protect the identities of the persons involved and to thwart inquiry. Adam Wait has not only provided a thoroughly annotated translation of Wir Flieger which retains the vividness of the author's original prose, but has also conducted meticulous research to uncover the true facts behind the story. His findings are related in a chapter-by-chapter commentary, supplemented by an epilogue continuing the story from the point in time at which the novel concludes to the end of the war. A further addition is a previously unpublished chapter of Wir Flieger excised by Koehler, as it did not conform to the "heroic ideal" of the time. Flying Fox is profusely illustrated with period and present-day photographs and maps that further bring this fascinating tale to life.
Flying Fox
Author: Otto Fuchs
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764342523
Category : Fighter pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Flying Fox is a unique work in aviation literature combining the translation of a German pilot's classic autobiographical novel of flying in the First World War with a historical investigation that both illuminates and expands upon the original narrative. In 1933 the Koehler Verlag in Leipzig published Wir Flieger ("We Flyers"), by Otto Fuchs, who flew and fought in artillery observation and fighter squadrons in the Imperial German air service. The author presented the work as the recollections of an unknown pilot, changing names, unit designations, and airfield locations in order to protect the identities of the persons involved and to thwart inquiry. Adam Wait has not only provided a thoroughly annotated translation of Wir Flieger which retains the vividness of the author's original prose, but has also conducted meticulous research to uncover the true facts behind the story. His findings are related in a chapter-by-chapter commentary, supplemented by an epilogue continuing the story from the point in time at which the novel concludes to the end of the war. A further addition is a previously unpublished chapter of Wir Flieger excised by Koehler, as it did not conform to the "heroic ideal" of the time. Flying Fox is profusely illustrated with period and present-day photographs and maps that further bring this fascinating tale to life.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764342523
Category : Fighter pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Flying Fox is a unique work in aviation literature combining the translation of a German pilot's classic autobiographical novel of flying in the First World War with a historical investigation that both illuminates and expands upon the original narrative. In 1933 the Koehler Verlag in Leipzig published Wir Flieger ("We Flyers"), by Otto Fuchs, who flew and fought in artillery observation and fighter squadrons in the Imperial German air service. The author presented the work as the recollections of an unknown pilot, changing names, unit designations, and airfield locations in order to protect the identities of the persons involved and to thwart inquiry. Adam Wait has not only provided a thoroughly annotated translation of Wir Flieger which retains the vividness of the author's original prose, but has also conducted meticulous research to uncover the true facts behind the story. His findings are related in a chapter-by-chapter commentary, supplemented by an epilogue continuing the story from the point in time at which the novel concludes to the end of the war. A further addition is a previously unpublished chapter of Wir Flieger excised by Koehler, as it did not conform to the "heroic ideal" of the time. Flying Fox is profusely illustrated with period and present-day photographs and maps that further bring this fascinating tale to life.
Flying Foxes
Author: Leslie S. Hall
Publisher: UNSW Press
ISBN: 9780868405612
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Sometimes kept as family pets, flying foxes are much beloved in Australia. This work covers issues such as descriptions of Australia's 13 species of flying foxes and blossom bats, their physiology of flight, ecology, diet and behaviour, and management of populations.
Publisher: UNSW Press
ISBN: 9780868405612
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Sometimes kept as family pets, flying foxes are much beloved in Australia. This work covers issues such as descriptions of Australia's 13 species of flying foxes and blossom bats, their physiology of flight, ecology, diet and behaviour, and management of populations.
The History of Signboards from the Earliest Times to the Present Day
Author: Jacob Larwood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Signs and signboards
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Signs and signboards
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
Life Upside Down
Author: Doug Gimesy
Publisher: Australian Geographic
ISBN: 9781922388001
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Few of nature's animals are as misunderstood as bats. This beautiful photographic book features Australia's Grey-headed Flying-foxes discovering more about its habitat, body structure and behaviours. Each spread captures a new and exciting fact about these misunderstood creatures and their topsy-turvy lifestyles.
Publisher: Australian Geographic
ISBN: 9781922388001
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Few of nature's animals are as misunderstood as bats. This beautiful photographic book features Australia's Grey-headed Flying-foxes discovering more about its habitat, body structure and behaviours. Each spread captures a new and exciting fact about these misunderstood creatures and their topsy-turvy lifestyles.
Aesop's Fox
Author: Aesop
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152016715
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Several fables from Aesop are adapted and woven into a story about the adventures of a fox.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152016715
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Several fables from Aesop are adapted and woven into a story about the adventures of a fox.
The History of Signboards, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. ... With One Hundred Illustrations in Fac-simile by J. L. L.P.
Author: Jacob LARWOOD (pseud. [i.e. Herman Diederik Johan van Schevichaven] and HOTTEN (John Camden))
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
The History of Signboards from the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Jacob Larwood and John Camden Hotten
Author: Jacob Larwood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Shimmer
Author: Deborah Bird Rose
Publisher: EUP
ISBN: 9781474490399
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The highly anticipated final book by the leading anthropologist and environmental humanities scholar Deborah Bird Rose (1946-2018)
Publisher: EUP
ISBN: 9781474490399
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The highly anticipated final book by the leading anthropologist and environmental humanities scholar Deborah Bird Rose (1946-2018)
Code of Federal Regulations
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative law
Languages : en
Pages : 920
Book Description
Special edition of the Federal Register, containing a codification of documents of general applicability and future effect ... with ancillaries.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative law
Languages : en
Pages : 920
Book Description
Special edition of the Federal Register, containing a codification of documents of general applicability and future effect ... with ancillaries.
Travel: the Well-Known Secret
Author: Mindi S. Johnson-Eluwole
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456745190
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Mindi S Johnson-Eluwole was just like everyone else, until one day she sold her house, her car and gave away her worldly belongings to fulfill her life's dream to backpack around the world. Seven years and 117 countries later, she is ready to share the "secret" of travel with you. She will take you through a series of humorous travel stories and help to prepare you for what you can expect in the crazy world of backpacking. Follow her on her amazing adventures and get ready to learn how you can do it, too!
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456745190
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Mindi S Johnson-Eluwole was just like everyone else, until one day she sold her house, her car and gave away her worldly belongings to fulfill her life's dream to backpack around the world. Seven years and 117 countries later, she is ready to share the "secret" of travel with you. She will take you through a series of humorous travel stories and help to prepare you for what you can expect in the crazy world of backpacking. Follow her on her amazing adventures and get ready to learn how you can do it, too!