Atlantic Fever: Lindbergh, His Competitors, and the Race to Cross the Atlantic
Atlantic Fever: Lindbergh, His Competitors, and the Race to Cross the Atlantic
Overview
“[Atlantic Feveris] a fantastically entertaining book.” —Matthew Price,The Boston Globe “A soaring account of the first flight across the Atlantic . . . [Atlantic Feveris] engaging, suspenseful . . . [a] revelatory book.”—Daniel Dyer,Plain-Dealer(Cleveland) “By retelling the story of Charles Lindbergh’s great ‘first’ alongside the nice and not-so-nice guys who finished last—from Admiral Byrd to Douglas ‘Wrong Way’ Corrigan—Joe Jackson gives us a book that is as suspenseful as it is thoughtful.Atlantic Feveris full of wonder at what it really means for human beings to fly, an achievement in which failure is not merely possible but even probable. Plainspoken and fast-paced, exhilarating and hilarious,Atlantic Feverreminds us why we are drawn to look skyward and why it is just as important to look out below.” —Scott A. Sandage, author ofBorn Losers: A History of Failure in America “Lindbergh may have been portrayed as ‘Lindbergh Alone’ and the ‘Lone Eagle,’ but except for having no companion in the cockpit, he was far from that. Rather, he was one of a cast of players in what Joe Jackson calls ‘the aviator madness that rounded out the Jazz Age.’ InAtlantic Fever, Jackson brilliantly re-creates Lindbergh and the drama and tragedy that surrounded his feat.” —John Milton Cooper, Jr., author ofWoodrow Wilson: A Biography “With rich detail and a compelling story,Atlantic Feverrecaptures the almost forgotten array of fliers and dreamers that accompanied Charles Lindbergh’s solitary crossing in The Spirit of St. Louis. The world of individual daring and aspiration that followed the devastation of World War One has never come more alive.” —Leo Braudy, author ofThe Frenzy of Renown: Fame and Its History “[InAtlantic Fever] a talented storyteller re-creates the signature moment of aviation’s golden age . . . Throughout, [Joe Jackson] folds in unfailingly apt observations about the psychology of aviators, the peculiar mix of wealth and want that characterized the 1920s, the hunger for heroes, the role of chance and the turbocharging effect of mass media . . . With stirring detail and perceptive insight about the pilots and the public, Jackson recaptures the tone and tenor of a frantic era’s national obsession.” —Kirkus(starred review) “[Atlantic Feveris] a penetrating evaluation of Lindbergh’s triumph set against the backdrop of the hero-worshipping Twenties. Painstaking researched, Jackson’s balanced work is a singular contribution to the history of flight in general and to Lindbergh historiography in particular.” —Library Journal(starred review) “Jackson does aviation history an immense service by recalling the internationally representative group of fliers who competed in the race to cross the Atlantic. Along the way, he also details the scientific and technological advances that made this feverish aeronautical pursuit possible. Jackson’s breezy narrative style makes it easy to get swept up inAtlantic Fever.”—Margaret Flanagan,BooklistDescription
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Overview
“[Atlantic Feveris] a fantastically entertaining book.” —Matthew Price,The Boston Globe “A soaring account of the first flight across the Atlantic . . . [Atlantic Feveris] engaging, suspenseful . . . [a] revelatory book.”—Daniel Dyer,Plain-Dealer(Cleveland) “By retelling the story of Charles Lindbergh’s great ‘first’ alongside the nice and not-so-nice guys who finished last—from Admiral Byrd to Douglas ‘Wrong Way’ Corrigan—Joe Jackson gives us a book that is as suspenseful as it is thoughtful.Atlantic Feveris full of wonder at what it really means for human beings to fly, an achievement in which failure is not merely possible but even probable. Plainspoken and fast-paced, exhilarating and hilarious,Atlantic Feverreminds us why we are drawn to look skyward and why it is just as important to look out below.” —Scott A. Sandage, author ofBorn Losers: A History of Failure in America “Lindbergh may have been portrayed as ‘Lindbergh Alone’ and the ‘Lone Eagle,’ but except for having no companion in the cockpit, he was far from that. Rather, he was one of a cast of players in what Joe Jackson calls ‘the aviator madness that rounded out the Jazz Age.’ InAtlantic Fever, Jackson brilliantly re-creates Lindbergh and the drama and tragedy that surrounded his feat.” —John Milton Cooper, Jr., author ofWoodrow Wilson: A Biography “With rich detail and a compelling story,Atlantic Feverrecaptures the almost forgotten array of fliers and dreamers that accompanied Charles Lindbergh’s solitary crossing in The Spirit of St. Louis. The world of individual daring and aspiration that followed the devastation of World War One has never come more alive.” —Leo Braudy, author ofThe Frenzy of Renown: Fame and Its History “[InAtlantic Fever] a talented storyteller re-creates the signature moment of aviation’s golden age . . . Throughout, [Joe Jackson] folds in unfailingly apt observations about the psychology of aviators, the peculiar mix of wealth and want that characterized the 1920s, the hunger for heroes, the role of chance and the turbocharging effect of mass media . . . With stirring detail and perceptive insight about the pilots and the public, Jackson recaptures the tone and tenor of a frantic era’s national obsession.” —Kirkus(starred review) “[Atlantic Feveris] a penetrating evaluation of Lindbergh’s triumph set against the backdrop of the hero-worshipping Twenties. Painstaking researched, Jackson’s balanced work is a singular contribution to the history of flight in general and to Lindbergh historiography in particular.” —Library Journal(starred review) “Jackson does aviation history an immense service by recalling the internationally representative group of fliers who competed in the race to cross the Atlantic. Along the way, he also details the scientific and technological advances that made this feverish aeronautical pursuit possible. Jackson’s breezy narrative style makes it easy to get swept up inAtlantic Fever.”—Margaret Flanagan,BooklistDescription
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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