"Colonel" Cody and the Flying Cathedral: The Adventures of the Cowboy Who Conquered Britain's Skies

Jenkins, Garry

ISBN 10: 0684860260 / ISBN 13: 9780684860268

Published by Touchstone, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: "Colonel" Cody and the Flying Cathedral: The Adventures of the Cowboy Who Conquered Britain's Skies
• Publisher: Touchstone
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0684860260
• ISBN 13: 9780684860268
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Part Barnum, part Baron Munchausen, part Orville Wright, part Zelig, Samuel Cody cut one of the most colourful and controversial figures of his age. He was the first man to fly in England, and the nation mourned when his seaplane broke and killed him. During his youth in America, Cody worked the same cattle trails as Buffalo Bill, played the same roulette tables as Wyatt Earp and competed with Annie Oakley for the title of King of the Wild West. In Britain he pioneered powered flight. He became the official inventor to the army's baloon factory at Farnborough and over the years he fought with the Army and rivals to become the first man to fly in England. When he died, his seaplane snapping in half in midair, King George V insisted on giving Cody a full military funeral.

About the Author

Garry Jenkins is the author of five previous books, including The Beautiful Team, about Brazilian soccer. He lives with his family in London.