Higher, Steeper, Faster: The Daredevils Who Conquered the Skies

This book profiles the men and women who pushed early flight forward through dangerous aerial feats. These aviation pioneers flew experimental machines, performed stunts for crowds, and expanded what aircraft could do. Among them is Lincoln Beachey, who set records by looping, flying inverted and in corkscrews, and recovering from a tailspin that was usually fatal. The account links their risky performances with technological advances in powered flight, using black-and-white illustrations, photographs, and back matter.