The Hindenburg in Flames
how a photograph marked the end of the airship
$4.40
- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2016
Summary
When it went down in flames, the Hindenburg went down in history. The era of airship travel ended with a disastrous crash May 6, 1937. Sam Shere’s photo of the Hindenburg in flames is one of the most famous news photographs ever taken. The entire episode - from first flash to destruction - took less than a minute. It happened so fast the Shere, who could feel the heat of the burning airship, had no time to raise his camera to his eye. His famous photo, which was the first ever to show a ma…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780756554439 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0756554438 |
| Series: | Captured World History |
| Author: | Michael Burgan |
| Publisher: | Coughlan Publishing |
| Imprint: | Compass Point Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2016 |
| Weight: | 381g |
| Dimensions: | 260mm x 230mm |
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STARRED REVIEW! The books in the series are handsomely designed and visually do their subjects justice. The fact-filled texts are inviting but never talk down to the audience. Mark this series as a great way to discuss history, photography, and the way both shape public perception.– “Booklist”
About The Author
Michael Burgan
Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
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