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Wings: A History of Aviation from Kites to the Space AgeThe invention of the airplane ushered in the modern age a new era of global commerce, revolutionary technologies, and total war. Whatever the practical consequences, the sheer exhilaration of flight captured the imagination. No longer bound to the surface of the earth, humans took the first steps on a journey that would eventually carry them to other worlds. Tom Crouch weaves the people, machines, and ideas of the air age into a compelling narrative.
The invention of the airplane ushered in the modern age--a new era of global commerce, revolutionary technologies, and total war. Whatever the practical consequences, the sheer exhilaration of flight captured the imagination. No longer bound to the surface of the earth, humans took the first steps on a journey that would eventually carry them to other worlds. Tom Crouch weaves the people, machines, and ideas of the air age into a compelling narrative. He tells how the enthusiasm of amateurs spawned an industry that determined the rise and fall of nations. Yet this is not a tale of unalloyed progress. Moments of exaltation were tempered by bitter disappointment and stark terror. Blind alleys were the price of technical progress. In the end, there is no more fascinating cast of characters than those who wrote history in the sky. Theirs is a fascinating story of realizing an extraordinary dream and riding it.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 11/17/2004
ISBN: 9780393326208
Pages: 725
Weight: 2.50lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 2.00d
Review Citations: Kliatt 03/01/2005 pg. 39
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★★★★★ 5
Best Jeans Ever!
Size: 29, Color: Soundwave
Absolutely love these jeans! I just bought two more pairs in green and rose? Had to go directly to Free People website because Amazon was sold out…I get so many compliments, and I’m 74🤣‼️😉
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Poor Quality
Size: 29, Color: Soundwave
This is my 4th pair of FP Barrels, and these felt poorly made. The holes for the button up fly were so small it was nearly impossible to button them. I’m going to see if I can stretch them out a bit. But better to buy from Free People directly!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best dupe!
Size: 26, Color: Soundwave
Best dupe for the pricey barrel jeans. Washes and wears very well. Denim is soft.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Cute
Size: 29, Color: Deep End
They were a little on the shorter side. Still cute and still will be worn.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Exactly as FP describes
Size: 27, Color: Deep End
Quality denim with the classic FP barrel or horseshoe leg. These are deep, dark blue rigid denim with a button fly. Hits at the ankle for me, but if you are shorter than 5'9" you may a get full length fit from these. I own these jeans in multiple colors and these are another FP win for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2026
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