Picture 1 of 1
Picture 1 of 1
Speed, Safety, and Comfort : The Origins of Delta Air Lines, Hardcover by Hoo...
US $27.84
ApproximatelyAU $41.93
Condition:
Postage:
Located in: Jessup, Maryland, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, 25 Jun and Sat, 29 Jun to 43230
Returns:
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:355066920140
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780807180075
- Book Title
- Speed, Safety, and Comfort : the Origins of Delta Air Lines
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publisher
- LSU Press
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Transportation, History
- Topic
- Modern / 20th Century, Aviation / History, Aviation / Commercial
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Item Weight
- 14.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 200 Pages
About this product
Product Information
In Speed, Safety, and Comfort : The Origins of Delta Air Lines, former Delta Boeing 767 captain and aviation historian James John Hoogerwerf traces the evolution and growth of one of America's most successful airlines. Delta's story began during the early twentieth century with the fight against the cotton-devouring boll weevil, which devastated the southern economy and compelled scientists to formulate calcium arsenate powder to eradicate the invasive pest. To aid in the elimination effort, Huff Daland Company, a military aircraft manufacturer, constructed the first plane specifically designed to dispense the poison from the air. Crop dusting proved so effective, Huff Daland Dusters, the world's first crop-dusting company, rebranded as Delta Air Service in 1928 to focus more on providing commercial services, including the transport of passengers and air mail. The following year Delta began flying its first passengers from Monroe, Louisiana, eventually establishing routes across the southeastern United States. By the eve of World War II, the firm had assumed the familiar Delta Air Lines name and boasted forward-thinking management, a modern fleet of aircraft, and increased revenue from passenger ticket sales. Now headquartered in Atlanta, Delta counts itself among the oldest and largest airlines in the world, with nearly 90,000 employees and more than 5,400 flights per day. Delta's expansion and survival are anomalies in an industry historically dominated by government and special interests. Hoogerwerf's masterful history of Delta's beginnings underscores the company's contribution to agriculture, southern industrialization, and the development of commercial aviation in the United States.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
LSU Press
ISBN-10
0807180076
ISBN-13
9780807180075
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6060903228
Product Key Features
Book Title
Speed, Safety, and Comfort : the Origins of Delta Air Lines
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Modern / 20th Century, Aviation / History, Aviation / Commercial
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Transportation, History
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
14.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
He9803.D44h66 2024
Reviews
As a person who has spent almost half my life working at Delta and involved in many aspects of the operation, I thought I knew just about all there was to know about the company. Reading James John Hoogerwerf's book was an enlightening experience as there was so much interesting historic information that I was not aware of., Learning about what went on and relaying it in a factual manner is so important. To step back, retire early from Delta, and write this insightful book is significant. It is rare someone takes the time in our profession to do something like that., Here at last, for the delight of both aviation history enthusiasts and academia, is a beautifully constructed and meticulously researched account of the evolution of one of the world's greatest airlines. The author, that rarest of creatures, a pilot turned academic, brings authority to his detailed account that can only come from an aviator. His attention to detail, the prime imperative of the true historian, is refreshing, and his ability to make the connections that shaped aviation as we know it today is truly exceptional. This is a remarkable study on the evolution of an airline.
Lccn
2023-015981
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:355066920140
Postage and handling
Item location:
Jessup, Maryland, United States
Posts to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Americas, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, Finland, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Samoa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Excludes:
APO/FPO, Angola, Barbados, Botswana, Brazil, Central African Republic, Chad, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Laos, Lesotho, Libya, Macedonia, Martinique, Mauritius, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Reunion, Russian Federation, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, US Protectorates, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yemen
| Postage and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free postage | United States | Economy Shipping | Estimated between Tue, 25 Jun and Sat, 29 Jun to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually post within 4 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Seller charges sales tax in |
Return policy
| Item must be returned within | Refund will be given as |
|---|---|
| 14 days after the buyer receives it | Money back |
The buyer is responsible for return postage costs.
You must return items in their original packaging and in the same condition as when you received them. If you don't follow our item condition policy for returnsitem condition policy for returns, you may not receive a full refund.
Refunds by law: In Australia, consumers have a legal right to obtain a refund from a business if the goods purchased are faulty, not fit for purpose or don't match the seller's description. More information at returnsreturns - opens in a new window or tab.
Payment details
Payment methods
Seller Feedback (343,882)
l***l (27)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Excellent! This seller has really good prices, communication, packaging and fast shipping. The book I bought was better than described and I would definitely buy from this seller again. It was my time to have this book.🙌 A+++++
w***t (575)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
PERFECT TRANSACTION! Shipped right after payment, well packaged, arrived during the estimated time. The item is in great condition EXACTLY as described. Very Happy, very nice purchase. Excellent communication. Thank you
u***_ (101)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Hermoso libro..!!!!!.. Muy bien cuidado e impecable empaquetado para envío. Realmente vale cada dólar gastado en el. Manejo y envío muy profesional. Excelente vendedor. Lo recomiendo por la calidad de sus productos, los precios, la comunicación sobre el desarrollo de mi orden y el manejo y envio. Gran experiencia de compra con este vendedor.
Product ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 11 Jun, 2024
Fantastic book
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale
More to explore:
- Hardcover Original Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Hardcover Original Antiquarian & Collectable Books in English,
- Illustrated Hardcover Original Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Children's Hardcover Original Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Reference Hardcover Original Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Limited Edition Hardcover Original Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Hardcovers,
- Numbered Hardcover Original Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Hardcover Original 1950-Now Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Australian, Oceanian Hardcover Original Antiquarian & Collectable Books