America, 1908: The Dawn of Flight, the Race to the Pole, the Invention of the Model T and the Making of a Modern Nation - Rasenberger, Jim

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America, 1908: The Dawn of Flight, the Race to the Pole, the Invention of the Model T and the Making of a Modern Nation by Rasenberger, Jim Format: Hardcover with Dust JacketPublis hed by Scribner, 2007 Introduces the year 1908 as a pivotal turning point in American history marked by such events as the first flight, Peary's quest to the North Pole, and an epic race from New York to Paris, in an account that explains how each spectacle contributed to the nation's growing dominance as a world power. 35,000 first printing.Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale. Show more