Russ Banham Higher

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Over the course of a century, the Boeing Company has grown from a small outfit operating out of a converted boathouseproducing a single pontoon plane made from canvas and woodinto the world's largest aerospace company. The thrilling story of the celebrated organization is one filled with ambition, ingenuity, and a passion to exceed expectations. In this lavishly illustrated book, published to coincide with Boeing's 100th anniversary, Pulitzer Prizenominated author Russ Banham recounts the tale of a company and an industry like no otherone that has put men on the moon, defended the free world, and changed the way we live.