Fate Is The Hunter by Ernest K. Gann is a captivating memoir that delves into the early days of commercial aviation, particularly during World War II. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by pilots in a time when aviation technology was primitive, navigation was done through dead reckoning and star sightings, and danger was ever-present. Through the author's experiences flying for commercial airlines and the war effort, readers are taken on a thrilling journey that highlights the bravery and skill of the pioneers who shaped the aviation industry into what it is today.
Ernest K. Gann's writing style in Fate Is The Hunter is highly engaging, with a mix of heart-stopping moments, tragic events, and reflective insights on the nature of danger in aviation. The book not only serves as a gripping adventure for both pilots and non-pilots alike but also offers a unique perspective on the psychology of fear, superstition, and fate in the face of perilous flying conditions.
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Moderate content warnings for discussions of death, danger, and the risks of early aviation.
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Ernest K. Gann's classic pilot's memoir is an up-close and thrilling account of the treacherous early days of commercial aviation. "Few writers have ever drawn readers so intimately into the shielded sanctum of the cockpit, and it is hear that Mr. Gann is truly the artist" ( The New York Times Book Review ).
"A splendid and many-faceted personal memoir that is not only one man's story but the story, in essence, of all men who fly" ( Chicago Tribune ). In his inimitable style, Gann brings you right into the cockpit, recounting both the triumphs and terrors of pilots who flew when flying was anything but routine.
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