Parameters
- 640 pages
- 23 hours of reading
More about the book
Pilot, scholar, daredevil, general . . . James "Jimmy" Doolittle was one of America/s greatest heroes. In a life filled with adventure and achievement, Doolittle did it all. As a stunt pilot, he thrilled the world with his aerial acrobatics. As a scientist, he pioneered the development of modern aviation technology. During World War II, he served his country as a fearless and innovative air warrior, organizing and leading the devastating raid against Japan. Now, for the first time, here is his life story - modest, revealing, and candid as only Doolittle himself can tell it. Doolittle tells a story of the sucesses and adventures, the triumphs and tragedies of a true American hero - a far-seeing leader whose courage, devotion, and daring changed the course of modern history . . . and continues to make its influence felt to this day.
Book purchase
I Could Never Be So Lucky Again, James Harold Doolittle, Carroll V. Glines
- Language
- Released
- 1995
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Hardcover)
Payment methods
We’re missing your review here.
- Title
- I Could Never Be So Lucky Again
- Subtitle
- An Autobiography
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Schiffer Military History
- Released
- 1995
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 640
- ISBN10
- 0887407374
- ISBN13
- 9780887407376
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Technology & Engineering, True Stories, Biographies, History, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Cars & Transportation, Military History, Military Fiction, USA, World War II, 20th century, Biographies, Aviation, History of Europe, Europe, Generals, Aeronautics, Pearl Harbor
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
- Description
- Pilot, scholar, daredevil, general . . . James "Jimmy" Doolittle was one of America/s greatest heroes. In a life filled with adventure and achievement, Doolittle did it all. As a stunt pilot, he thrilled the world with his aerial acrobatics. As a scientist, he pioneered the development of modern aviation technology. During World War II, he served his country as a fearless and innovative air warrior, organizing and leading the devastating raid against Japan. Now, for the first time, here is his life story - modest, revealing, and candid as only Doolittle himself can tell it. Doolittle tells a story of the sucesses and adventures, the triumphs and tragedies of a true American hero - a far-seeing leader whose courage, devotion, and daring changed the course of modern history . . . and continues to make its influence felt to this day.