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The Fast Set: Three Extraordinary Men and Their Race for the Land Speed Record by Charles Jennings (Paperback, 2005)
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The remarkable story of the Speed Kings, a group of men who achieved international notoriety as they pursued their common goal: to travel faster than anyone had ever done and claim the coveted Land Speed Record for their country, and for themselves. Charles Jennings' fascinating new book brings to life this eccentric collection of oddballs and enthusiasts, united only in their desire to succeed: Henry Segrave, as famous as he was fearless, who drew tens of thousands to his Florida record attempts; Malcolm Campbell, 'the feckless d'Artagnan of modern days', whose risk-taking behind the wheel was only matched by that of his love life, a salacious cocktail of sleaze, scandal and bad behaviour; and John Cobb, the taciturn reclusive, who eventually broke the record he described as 'just a matter of keeping going'. What made these men invest their lives and fortunes in the pursuit of speed What fuelled their desire to be named 'fastest man on earth' This is their riveting tale; a startling phenomenon that filled the inter-war years and burnt out as suddenly as it had arrived.Product Identifiers
PublisherLittle, Brown Book Group
ISBN-139780349115962
eBay Product ID (ePID)88453704
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Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Fast Set: Three Extraordinary Men and Their Race for the Land Speed Record
Publication Year2005
SubjectHistory
TypeTextbook
AuthorCharles Jennings
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height134 mm
Item Weight258 g
Item Width201 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorCharles Jennings
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- 17 Jan, 2019
The Fast Set
Well documented,far too many big words I've never heard before.Had to keep reaching for dictionary,quite irritating. Annoyed at authors attitude to the great Art Arfons,he built and raced his own cars at a fraction of the cost of others,a true genius!!!.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
