Donald Campbell
The Man Behind The Mask
$49.04
- Paperback
528 pages
- Release Date
1 March 2005
Summary
Generations are familiar with the haunting black and white television footage of Donald Campbell somersaulting to his death in his famous Bluebird boat on Coniston Water in January, 1967. It has become an iconic image of the decade. His towering achievements, and the drama of his passing, are thus part of the national psyche.
But what of the man himself?
The son of the legendary Sir Malcolm Campbell who was famous for being the ultimate record-breaker of the inter-war years - …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780553815115 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0553815113 |
| Author: | David Tremayne |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Bantam Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 528 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2005 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 30mm |
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Critics Review
‘Well-researched, well-balanced, yet highly compelling…beautifully moving and full of suspense’
‘Well-researched, well-balanced, yet highly compelling…beautifully moving and full of suspense’ * DAILY EXPRESS *‘The first biography to be written with the co-operation of Campbell’s family’ * OBSERVER *‘Goes a long way to answering the questions many of those familiar with Campbell’s exploits never contemplated…Wonderfully vivid’ * THE TIMES *
About The Author
David Tremayne
David Tremayne is a freelance motor sport writer who covers the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Recognized as a leading expert in the history of land and water speed record-breaking, his own adventures in speed include racing hydroplanes and driving a rocket dragster from zero to 247 mph in 1.8 seconds.
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