Charles Lindbergh’s “WE” — His Own Story of the Historic 1927 Transatlantic Flight
Published during the extraordinary year in which Charles A. Lindbergh became one of the most celebrated figures in the world, “WE” presents the famous aviator’s own story of his life, flying career, and historic solo flight across the Atlantic.
On May 20, 1927, Lindbergh departed Roosevelt Field, New York, aboard the Spirit of St. Louis. After approximately 33½ hours alone over the Atlantic, he landed at Le Bourget Field outside Paris, completing the first solo nonstop flight between New York and Paris. The achievement won Lindbergh the $25,000 Orteig Prize and transformed the 25-year-old pilot into an international hero.
This fully illustrated volume contains Lindbergh’s account of his early fascination with aviation, flight training, experiences as an airmail pilot, preparations for the transatlantic attempt, and thoughts regarding the future of flight. Photographs include the Spirit of St. Louis, scenes from the international celebrations, and a reproduction of the $25,000 Orteig Prize check.
Published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons in 1927, this example is identified on the copyright page as the twenty-second impression, December 1927. It retains its original blue cloth binding, decorated in gilt with the title and an image of Lindbergh’s airplane.
The binding exhibits rubbing, fading, worn and frayed extremities, and a strained front gutter. Interior pages show uniform age toning. No dust jacket is present. An affordable original 1927 artifact from the dawn of transatlantic aviation and the extraordinary phenomenon known as “Lindbergh fever.”
Published during the extraordinary year in which Charles A. Lindbergh became one of the most celebrated figures in the world, “WE” presents the famous aviator’s own story of his life, flying career, and historic solo flight across the Atlantic.
On May 20, 1927, Lindbergh departed Roosevelt Field, New York, aboard the Spirit of St. Louis. After approximately 33½ hours alone over the Atlantic, he landed at Le Bourget Field outside Paris, completing the first solo nonstop flight between New York and Paris. The achievement won Lindbergh the $25,000 Orteig Prize and transformed the 25-year-old pilot into an international hero.
This fully illustrated volume contains Lindbergh’s account of his early fascination with aviation, flight training, experiences as an airmail pilot, preparations for the transatlantic attempt, and thoughts regarding the future of flight. Photographs include the Spirit of St. Louis, scenes from the international celebrations, and a reproduction of the $25,000 Orteig Prize check.
Published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons in 1927, this example is identified on the copyright page as the twenty-second impression, December 1927. It retains its original blue cloth binding, decorated in gilt with the title and an image of Lindbergh’s airplane.
The binding exhibits rubbing, fading, worn and frayed extremities, and a strained front gutter. Interior pages show uniform age toning. No dust jacket is present. An affordable original 1927 artifact from the dawn of transatlantic aviation and the extraordinary phenomenon known as “Lindbergh fever.”
