Pilots Of The Republic: The Romance Of The Pioneer Promoter In The Middle West

Pilots of the Republic: The Romance of the Pioneer Promoter in the Middle West is a historical non-fiction book written by Archer Butler Hulbert. The book explores the lives and careers of the early pioneers who helped develop the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specifically, the book focuses on the pilots who flew the first airplanes and helped establish the aviation industry in the Midwest.Hulbert provides a detailed account of the lives of these pilots, including their backgrounds, their motivations for becoming pilots, and their experiences flying in the early days of aviation. He also explores the broader historical context of the time, including the impact of World War I on aviation and the role of aviation in the development of the American West.Throughout the book, Hulbert emphasizes the courage and determination of these early pioneers, who faced many challenges and obstacles in their efforts to establish the aviation industry in the Midwest. He also highlights the role of technology and innovation in shaping the aviation industry and the impact that this industry had on the broader society.Overall, Pilots of the Republic is a fascinating and informative account of the early days of aviation and the pioneers who helped establish this important industry in the American West. It provides a unique perspective on a critical period in American history and offers valuable insights into the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in shaping the modern world.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.