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Author: Sir Malcolm Campbell, Hardbound, 214 Pages,ISBN: B0007J25B6 First Edition, 1949 - Second-Hand book in perfect unread condition !
Sir Malcolm Campbell ranked among the greatest pioneers of speed and in this book, which was written just before he died, he has traced his urge for speed from his first efforts on a bicycle to powerful cars. The fact that at various times he held world speed records is indeed history and he has managed to convey in the book the terrific obstacles that had to be overcome, and the risks to face before his ambitions were achieved Many famous names and breathless incidents are interwoven in this pattern of thrills and the reader will realise how much the efficiency of the modem standard car owes to these pioneers. Sir Malcolm named all his famous cars Blue Bird which was a name • to conjure with in all countries where speed records were attempted. In recounting his story of painstaking attention to detail, breathless escapes and final victory he has unfolded a story that cannot fail to interest everyone, be he an expert or an onlooker.
