Against All Odds

The Life and Adventures of Lieutenant Topliff Olin Paine as Revealed in his Private Correspondence, Diary, and Contemporary Accounts

Autori

• Thomas Paine

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• 642 pagine
• 23 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Trasporti

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The narrative follows a remarkable individual whose life, though tragically cut short before thirty, was filled with extraordinary adventures. From battling winter hazards as a U.S. Forest Service Ranger to instructing aviation cadets during WWI, he embraced a diverse range of experiences. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to perform daring aerial maneuvers and establish an air force for Baja California. The story is enriched by his personal letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles, complemented by rare photographs, offering a vivid glimpse into the early 20th century.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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