Few in the English-speaking world realize that Aéropostale; the French airline often associated with pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry; author of The Little Prince; was the world's first intercontinental carrier and a company that catapulted France into the role of the world's aviation leader. Founded in 1918 as a mail and passenger carrier between the south of France and Morocco it soon expanded mail service to Argentina. When rival carriers were traveling routes separated by mere hundreds of miles; it became an airline that remained a symbol of adventure and daring until its liquidation in 1931. In Sometimes Eagle's Wings: The Saga of Aéropostale; Joy Dunkerley brings to life this historic airline; infusing each page with compelling and often intriguing information about its pilots and crews; its historic presence in South America; and the political and financial wrangling that kept it flying and eventually led to its demise.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy CustomerIf you enjoy cultural artifacts from another age; this book is delightful0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Can help with manners and etiquette; the change is up to you.By R L CA bit dated for the advice given but good manners never truly go out of style.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A peek into the pastBy Margaret SongerThis book is very interesting because it shows how people were to behave in the 1870's. It's a great way to peek into the past and see why we do some of the things we do today. It must have been a very useful book when it was very new so people could heal; rebuild society; and get back to normal after the horrible Civil War.
