Jet age The Comet, the 707, and the race to shrink the world
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Gilpin County Public Library - NONFICTION | 629.133 VERHOVE | On Shelf |
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xxiv, 248 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"...reveals the most astounding miracle in modern life, and it's been hiding in plain sight. Forget computers and television, Facebook and Google. The Jet Age has shrunk our planet, brought us together, obliterated borders, and changed virtually every aspect of life on earth. At its heart is the gripping story of two extraordinary, larger-than-life men whose race to unlock the secret of jet travel transformed our world."--Dust jacket.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-233) and index.
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"...reveals the most astounding miracle in modern life, and it's been hiding in plain sight. Forget computers and television, Facebook and Google. The Jet Age has shrunk our planet, brought us together, obliterated borders, and changed virtually every aspect of life on earth. At its heart is the gripping story of two extraordinary, larger-than-life men whose race to unlock the secret of jet travel transformed our world."--Dust jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Verhovek, S. H. (2010). Jet age: The Comet, the 707, and the race to shrink the world . Avery.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Verhovek, Sam Howe. 2010. Jet Age: The Comet, the 707, and the Race to Shrink the World. Avery.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Verhovek, Sam Howe. Jet Age: The Comet, the 707, and the Race to Shrink the World Avery, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Verhovek, Sam Howe. Jet Age: The Comet, the 707, and the Race to Shrink the World Avery, 2010.
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