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Slide Rule: The Autobiography of an Engineer

Nevil Shute

Published by The Paper Tiger, 1954
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Title: Slide Rule: The Autobiography of an Engineer
Publisher: The Paper Tiger
Publication Date: 1954
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Used; Very Good

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Shute, Nevil
Published by Pan, 1972, fourth printing,, 1972
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Published by Pan Macmillan, 1968
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Hardback. Nevil Shute, HERON BOOKS. Author: Nevil ShuteBinding: HardbackPublished: HERON BOOKSCondition:Book: FairJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn Slide Rule: The Autobiography Of An Engineer, Nevil Shute chronicles his remarkable dual career, offering an intimate look into the formative years of aviation and his parallel life as a celebrated novelist. This compelling memoir details his significant contributions as an aeronautical engineer, from the design of airships to the development of innovative aircraft. Shute presents a vivid account of the challenges and triumphs within the burgeoning engineering world of the early 20th century. He illustrates the intricate balance between his technical pursuits and his creative writing, providing unique insights into both disciplines. The narrative maintains a reflective and informative tone, capturing the spirit of an era defined by rapid technological advancement and personal dedication. Hardback. Seller Inventory # 2026100002071-SECONDHAND

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Published by Readers Union, 1956
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Book club edition, 1956, in blue cloth. Internally VG, but front board faded, & spine yellowed Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket). Seller Inventory # BOOKS336724I

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Shute, Nevil
Published by Heinemann, 1968
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint . Ex-library, few library markings, library pocket rear of the book. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 249 pages. Frontispiece. The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed and light marks. There are old tape residue marks on the second last blank page and little on the boards. The boards are in good condition. Internally the pages are clean and complete. Tightly bound and presented in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # 6rjao

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SHUTE, NEVIL
Published by William Heinemann 1954, 1954
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Shute, Nevil:
Published by London: Heinemann, 1972
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Condition: Good. Reprint of 1968 uniform edition. HB. Blue cloth, silver title on maroon panel to spine, no dustjacket. 249pp. With 13 b&w photos in plates, including photo of the author as frontispiece. The novelist's involvement with aircraft, especially his life as an aircraft engineer working for Airspeed in Britain in the 1930s. A Good+ copy, clean and bright, apart from foxing spots to closed edges; paper scuff and tear to back endpaper. Photos available. Seller Inventory # 34124

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