Ira Harkey (159 results)

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: good. This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Integrity of the book is in good condition with no missing pages. Pages can have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. 307 pages. Some soiling to the covers; pages yellowed; name stamped inside; a solid reading copy. No jacket. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 029595339x. ISBN/EAN: 9780295953397. Inventory No: 201525. Illus. With Photos (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Illus. With Photos (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Illus. With Photos (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Illus. With Photos (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Illus. With Photos (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. From his days as one of Alaska's earliest bush pilots through the years spent developing Wien Air Alaska with his brothers, Noel Wien built up a long list of firsts: he was first to fly commercially from Fairbanks to Nome and from Fairbanks to Seattle, first to fly from Anchorage to Fairbanks, first to fly and land beyond the Arctic Circle, and first to make a round-trip flight between Alaska and Asia. Wien shared a vision to bring commercial aviation to the Far North, and he acted on it. He had 538 hours of barnstorming and aerial circus stunt flying behind him when he arrived in Alaska in 1924. At that time, Alaska's rugged terrain permitted little more than primitive means of communication and transportation. There were no air charts and no radio communication. Navigation depended solely on a pilot's use of natural features of checkpoints, but the innumerable rivers and mountains too easily could look identical. Safe landing sites were scarce. Wien embraced the challenge presented by these obstacles with courage tempered by his native caution - not to mention exceptional talent and a boundless love of flying. Before long, supplies could be taken to settlements previously serviced only by dog sled and sick persons could be transported quickly to hospitals. In this dramatic account of a flying hero, Pulitzer Prize winning author Ira Harkey describes Wien's experiences in an engaging style, and he establishes Wien's place in Alaska history. In the process, Harkey makes a valuable contribution towards an understanding of the Alaska of the recent past and the people who lived there. This commemorative edition marks the 75th anniversary of Noel Wien's arrival in Alaska as well as his pioneering flight between Anchorage and Fairbanks. It includes additional photographs and an informative new foreword by Cole. Noel Wien pursued his vision through decades of wild experiences in an unyielding land. His aviation milestones brought the people of Alaska closer and helped open Alaska to the outside world.…

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. From his days as one of Alaska's earliest bush pilots through the years spent developing Wien Air Alaska with his brothers, Noel Wien built up a long list of firsts: he was first to fly commercially from Fairbanks to Nome and from Fairbanks to Seattle, first to fly from Anchorage to Fairbanks, first to fly and land beyond the Arctic Circle, and first to make a round-trip flight between Alaska and Asia. Wien shared a vision to bring commercial aviation to the Far North, and he acted on it. He had 538 hours of barnstorming and aerial circus stunt flying behind him when he arrived in Alaska in 1924. At that time, Alaska's rugged terrain permitted little more than primitive means of communication and transportation. There were no air charts and no radio communication. Navigation depended solely on a pilot's use of natural features of checkpoints, but the innumerable rivers and mountains too easily could look identical. Safe landing sites were scarce. Wien embraced the challenge presented by these obstacles with courage tempered by his native caution - not to mention exceptional talent and a boundless love of flying. Before long, supplies could be taken to settlements previously serviced only by dog sled and sick persons could be transported quickly to hospitals. In this dramatic account of a flying hero, Pulitzer Prize winning author Ira Harkey describes Wien's experiences in an engaging style, and he establishes Wien's place in Alaska history. In the process, Harkey makes a valuable contribution towards an understanding of the Alaska of the recent past and the people who lived there. This commemorative edition marks the 75th anniversary of Noel Wien's arrival in Alaska as well as his pioneering flight between Anchorage and Fairbanks. It includes additional photographs and an informative new foreword by Cole. Noel Wien pursued his vision through decades of wild experiences in an unyielding land. His aviation milestones brought the people of Alaska closer and helped open Alaska to the outside world.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 1st printing. Front flyleaf neatly removed, else a square and unmarked copy. 307pp. Photos. Good only jacket is well rubbed and shelf scuffed. Size: 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall. Illus. With Photos (illustrator).

Condition: As New. The cover has a small tear near the spine. The pages are clean and unmarked. The binding is tight.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Nice clean used book with no marks.

Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Smell of Burning Crosses. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book has very light wear. DJ has some edge wear to spine ends and panels. Illustrated with b & w photos. Has some textual notes and an index. In 1924, Wien became Alaska's first bush pilot. The early days when there were not only no aviation charts, but airports were difficult to find. He claimed many "firsts" in Alaska's aviation hsitory. Illus. With Photos (illustrator).…

1999 Blue Softcover, Vg, minor bumps, a place in Alaska Aviation history, ISBN 1-88996316 X, 307 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. Illustrated.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Hardback in very good minus condition with very good condition dust jacket. 2nd edition. Dust jacket is in mylar sleeve. Illus. With Photos (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Noel Wien came to Alaska in 1924 to "bring commercial aviation to the far north" in an era where there were "no air charts and no radio." He went on to form Wien Air Alaska. This is his fascinating story. Contains end paper maps and an index in the rear. Original white cloth publisher's covers with gilt spine lettering. There is a small previous owner name stamp on the top corner of the half title page, else this is a clean, tight and unmarked book with no other interior or exterior markings, no other previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket is price clipped and has edgewear, else it is in good condition. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 307 pages. Illus. With Photos (illustrator).…

Condition: good. This book contains a signature autograph. No authentication has been done, and this item does not come with a COA. The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections.…