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Montlhéry by Henri Vachon 1950-1957

Discover Farina, Moss, Behra, Trintignant, Schell, Hamilton, Gendebien, Thirion, Brabham… at the wheel of Jaguar, Ferrari, Lotus, Maserati, Porsche, Gordini, Aston Martin, Talbot-Lago, etc.

The world’s greatest sporting brands were present on the legendary Linas-Montlhéry circuit in the landmark events of the 1950s: the Paris Grand Prix, the Paris 1000km, the Paris 12 Hours and 24 Hours, the Bol d’Or, the Tour Auto… not forgetting Jaguar’s world speed records in 1952.

Immerse yourself in the unique history of the great Parisian circuit, with its many configurations and unique architecture miraculously preserved by UTAC.

This bilingual French-English book is aimed at enthusiasts of motor racing history, those nostalgic for the greatest circuit Paris and the Île-de-France region have ever known, lovers of the 1950s and fans of silver photography at the crossroads of art and sport.

Olympic Airways: A History

The Olympic Airways story has fascinated Graham M. Simons for many years. This new book represents the culmination of decades spent researching the history of this fascinating Greek airline. It is a story of evolution, conflict, personality and politics, all set against a backdrop of world and civil wars, coups and counter-coups.During the course of his research, it became apparent to the author that many of the fine details pertaining to the company weren’t widely known, although almost everyone had heard of the towering, controversial, leading figurehead who oversaw much of the central part of the story: Aristotle Socrates Onassis. His colorful life is threaded through this history, lending it drama and multiple levels of intrigue.The airline’s story cannot be told in isolation. Olympic did not spring fully formed into being in 1957. The named company may have come into being then, but its roots were set much further back in history through a number of predecessor airlines – both national and international – who had been using the Hellenic Republic and Athina as the crossroads of the air for the Eastern Mediterranean since the dawn of aviation.This is the story of the birth and dramatic life of an airline with a chequered, controversial and complicated history. Graham M. Simons has skilfully woven all the various threads to create a powerful and important historic record.

MoteurS ! : The Motorsport Adventure

From the design of Icarus (the embodiment of the myth of flying) to the ecological considerations of the moving machines of the new millennium, to the advent of competition in the late nineteenth century, the sky, the sea and the land fascinate, challenge and question humanity. Under the lens of motor sports, human genius is unveiled in the quest for transcendence. Men and women with extraordinary journeys are the guides of this journey in the past and the present. Their ambition allowed to realize “the unthinkable”. For the first time in a company museum, airplanes, motorboats, automobiles and motorcycles are presented in an exhibition entitled EngineS! The National Museum of Sport is for a few months the crossroads of the most remarkable pieces of motorized vehicles, stories of pilots of legends, graphic representations of the drunkenness of speed … This catalog composed by the best specialists of the subject invites readers to a real journey in the world of motorsports and our dreams of the craziest machines …

Goffs & Its Schoolhouse

Located at the crossroads of old Route 66 and two historic railroads, Goffs has a rich heritage preceding its modern role as a major gateway to the Mojave National Preserve.

Ghost Towns of the West

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Ghosts Towns of the West is the essential guidebook to the glory days of the Old West!

Ghost Towns of the West blazes a trail through the dusty crossroads and mossy cemeteries of the American West, including one-time boomtowns in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The book reveals the little-known stories of long-dead soldiers, American Indians, settlers, farmers, and miners. This essential guidebook to the historic remains of centuries’ past includes maps, town histories, color and historical photographs, and detailed directions to these out-of-the-way outdoor museums of the West. Plan your road trips by chapter–each section covers a geographic area and town entries are arranged by location to make this the most user-friendly book on ghost towns west of the Mississippi.

Ghost towns are within a short drive of major cities out West, and they make excellent day trip excursions. If you happen to be in or near Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, or El Paso, for example, you ought to veer towards the nearest ghost town. Western ghost towns can also easily be visited during jaunts to national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Crater Lake, Mount Rainier, Glacier, Yellowstone, and many others throughout the West.

Ghost Towns of the West is a comprehensive guide to former boomtowns of the American West, covering ghost towns in eleven states from Washington to New Mexico, and from California to Montana. This book has everything you need to learn about, visit, and explore a modern remnant of how life used to be on the western range.

Crimson Sky: Air Battle Korea

The Korean War was a crossroads in military aviation history. In Korea’s unique combat environment, fascinating and significant battles took place that would profoundly affect the future of air warfare. It was the last hurrah for one generation of tactics and technology, and the proving ground for the next.

Raceman Jim Travers and TRACO

RACEMAN is a testimony to not only one of the finest engine builders in the history of American auto racing, Jim Travers, but to an era defined by competition at the crossroads of technology. The references are legendary, from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Riverside Raceway, Sebring and LeMans, but Gordon Chance doesn’t dwell on racetracks or engineering. Both are mentioned in context, serving only to reinforce the relationships which were forged through an uncompromising desire to be the best and win championships. The people involved, beginning with Travers at Traco, include the likes of Roger Penske, Billy Vukovich, Bruce McLaren, A.J. Foyt and Mark Donohue. There are historic photographs and meticulously indexed details of races won and lost, all captured on beautiful archival paper. Still, the heart of this book belongs to the mechanics who thought out the machinery and formed a foundation of trust. This is an inside look at a dynasty, offered through the language, pragmatism and work ethic of the time. “The Teenage Tuner” was there. His ground level view is based on respect, given for and received from the men whose imagination, commitment and integrity provided the motivation for this story. Gordon Chance gives you Jim Travers, his mentor Max Kelly and a Traco hall of fame, all of whom were personal friends. RACEMAN is therefore a lasting acknowledgement and an elegant, heartfelt tribute to those individuals who shared a common bond through time spent in the pursuit of excellence -Marco Barla