Bøger af Gene Gurney

Journey Of The Giants is a book written by Gene Gurney. It is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the history and mythology of giants throughout the world. The book delves into the origins of giants in various cultures, including ancient Greece, Norse mythology, and Native American folklore. It also examines the role of giants in literature and popular culture, from the classic fairy tales of Jack and the Beanstalk to modern-day films like The BFG. In addition to exploring the cultural significance of giants, Journey Of The Giants also offers a scientific perspective on these mythical creatures. Gurney examines the biological and evolutionary factors that may have contributed to the creation of giant beings in human imagination. He also explores the possibility that giants may have actually existed at some point in history, drawing on archaeological evidence and legends from around the world. Overall, Journey Of The Giants is a captivating and well-researched book that offers a unique perspective on one of the most enduring and fascinating figures in mythology and folklore. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of human imagination and the role that myth and legend play in shaping our understanding of the world around us.The Story Of The B-29 Superfort The Weapon That Won The War In The Pacific.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Five Down and Glory, first published in 1958, is the authoritative record of America's top fighter pilots from the early 1900's through the Korean War. Beginning with a definition of the term "ace," the book details the exploits of the Lafayette Escadrille in France, the Flying Tigers in China, the Eagle Squadron in England, pilots of the U.S. Navy and Marines, the 8th Air Force in Europe, and finally, the action in the air over Korea. Included are extensive Appendices of Medal of Honor aces, lists of aces in each conflict and other details of the most successful fliers. Illustrated with 16 pages of photographs. Author Gene Gurney (1924-2011) served more than 60 years in the U.S. Air Force and NASA and was the author of numerous books on aviation history.