The Fast Set: Three Extraordinary Men and Their Race for the Land Speed Record

Jennings, Charles

ISBN 10: 0316861901 / ISBN 13: 9780316861908

Published by Little, Brown & Company, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fast Set: Three Extraordinary Men and Their Race for the Land Speed Record
• Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0316861901
• ISBN 13: 9780316861908
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 610 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Charles Jennings’ fascinating book brings to life the story of three men, united only by their desire to travel faster than anyone had ever done before—and to claim for their country and themselves the coveted Land Speed Record. They were Henry Segrave, Malcolm Campbell, and John Cobb. What made these men invest their lives and fortunes in the pursuit of speed? The Fast Set is their riveting story—a brief, startling phenomenon of the inter-war years that blazed out as suddenly as it appeared.

About the Author

Charles Jennings was born in London and was educated there and at Oxford University. He is married with two children, and lives in London where he works as a writer.