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

Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. (2025); Near Fine/no dj, thick octavo, 392pp., glossy pictorial large trade softcover, binding tight, text unmarked. 9781510783706.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Filled with larger-than-life characters, and revelations of the vision and technology it took to dominate the skies before and during, World War II, here is a gripping piece of aviation history.Pan Am at War chronicles the airline's historic role in advancing aviation and serving America's national interest before and during World War II. From its inception, Pan American Airways operated as the "wings of democracy," spanning six continents and placing the country at the leading edge of international aviation.At the same time, it was clandestinely helping to fight America's wars.Utilizing government documents, declassified Freedom of Information Act material, and company documents, the authors have uncovered stories of Pan Am's stunning role as an instrument of American might:The airline's role in building air bases in Latin America and countering Axis interests that threatened the Panama CanalCreating transatlantic and trans-Africa supply lines for sending Lend-Lease equipment to BritainCooperation with Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese nationalist government to pioneer the dangerous "Hump" route over the HimalayasThe dangerous seventeen-thousand-mile journey that took President Roosevelt to the high-stakes Casablanca Conference with Winston ChurchillThe daring flight that delivered uranium for the atomic bomb.For anyone interested in aviation, business, or military history, here is astonishing story filled with big ideas and the leaders who made them a reality.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Clean pages tightly bound. NOT ex-library.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 193 pages, a very good paperback. NOT FROM A LIBRARY, plus completely clean from any former owner markings.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 408 pages. 9.01x6.01x1.21 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket. Dust Jacket is in glossy, free of wear, and in a clear mylar cover. Covers are bound in black paper over boards with silver lettering on the spine. Binding is tight, corners are square. 393 clean pages. Images are printed in B&W. Overall, this book is in very good condition. This volume comes from the Aviation collection of Prof. Chris Sterling. Sterling spent his lifetime teaching, writing, and collecting books on civil and military aviation. We are proud to house his Aviation collection, part of the extensive library which is his legacy. Please email with questions or to request photos. …

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Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, this fine gift/collector's copy is in excellent condition, there are no remarkable flaws to the book or jacket, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "a fascinating and little-known story of how the development of this seminal airline became a huge asset for America in WWII," illustrated with photos, includes a bibliography; ; 393 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards may have fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages unmarked. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Near Fine hardcover in a Very Good dust jacket. First Edition, First Printing with the full number line. Overall a bright and attractive copy. No markings to the text or illustrations. Light shelf wear to the dust jacket. 159 pp.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dust jacket missing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Originally published in the 17th century, this book provides a detailed look at the practice of witchcraft and the methods used to identify and prosecute those accused of practicing it. The author offers a critical analysis of common misconceptions surrounding the topic, and presents a compelling argument for a more rational approach to the issue.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket in good condition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Dust jacket in good condition. First edition, first printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. DJ has light edge wear with scuffing and smudging as well as bumping and soiling. Boards have light shelf rubbing with scuffing and smudging as well as bumping. Binding is sound. Page edges have light scuffing and smudging. Interior pages are unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dust jacket missing. First printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Dust jacket in acceptable condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Minor wear on the boards. Hinge is a bit loose. Text is clean. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Paperback. Condition: New. Filled with larger-than-life characters, and revelations of the vision and technology it took to dominate the skies before and during, World War II, here is a gripping piece of aviation history.Pan Am at War chronicles the airline's historic role in advancing aviation and serving America's national interest before and during World War II. From its inception, Pan American Airways operated as the "wings of democracy," spanning six continents and placing the country at the leading edge of international aviation.At the same time, it was clandestinely helping to fight America's wars.Utilizing government documents, declassified Freedom of Information Act material, and company documents, the authors have uncovered stories of Pan Am's stunning role as an instrument of American might:The airline's role in building air bases in Latin America and countering Axis interests that threatened the Panama CanalCreating transatlantic and trans-Africa supply lines for sending Lend-Lease equipment to BritainCooperation with Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese nationalist government to pioneer the dangerous "Hump" route over the HimalayasThe dangerous seventeen-thousand-mile journey that took President Roosevelt to the high-stakes Casablanca Conference with Winston ChurchillThe daring flight that delivered uranium for the atomic bomb.For anyone interested in aviation, business, or military history, here is astonishing story filled with big ideas and the leaders who made them a reality.…