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Regional Canada - Horses Don't Fly: The Memoir of the Cowboy Who Became a World War I Ace

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Book Synopsis: From breaking wild horses in Colorado to fighting the Red Baron's squadrons in the skies over France, here in his own words is the true story of a forgotten American hero: the cowboy who became our first ace and the first pilot to fly the American colors over enemy lines.

Growing up on a ranch in Sterling, Colorado, Frederick Libby mastered the cowboy arts of roping, punching cattle, and taming horses. As a young man he exercised his skills in the mountains and on the ranges of Arizona and New Mexico as well as the Colorado prairie. When World War I broke out, he found himself in Calgary, Alberta, and joined the Canadian army. In France, he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps as an "observer," the gunner in a two-person biplane. Libby shot down an enemy plane on his first day in battle over the Somme, which was also the first day he flew in a plane or fired a machine gun. He went on to become a pilot. He fought against the legendary German aces Oswald Boelcke and Manfred von Richthofen, and became the first American to down five enemy planes. He won the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry in action.

Libby's memoir of his cowboy days in the last years of the Old West evokes a real-life Cormac McCarthy novel. His description of World War I combines a rattling good account of the air war over France with captivating and sometimes poignant depictions of wartime London, the sorrow for friends lost in combat, and the courage and camaraderie of the Royal Flying Corps. Told in charming, straightforward vernacular, Horses Don't Fly is an unforgettable piece of Americana.

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Experience the thrilling journey of a forgotten American hero with Horses Don't Fly: The Memoir of the Cowboy Who Became a World War I Ace. This captivating book takes you from the vast open plains of Colorado to the skies over France, where our courageous cowboy transformed into our first ace pilot. With his own words, Frederick Libby shares his remarkable story that will leave you inspired and in awe.

Immerse yourself in the wild west as Libby recounts his upbringing on a ranch in Sterling, Colorado. Mastering the art of roping, taming horses, and punching cattle, his cowboy skills prepared him for the challenges that awaited him. From the mountains of Arizona to the prairies of Colorado, Libby honed his abilities and became a true cowboy.

As fate would have it, World War I broke out, leading Libby to join the Canadian army in Calgary, Alberta. Transferring to the Royal Flying Corps as an "observer," he quickly found himself in the skies over the Somme. On his very first day, he shot down an enemy plane, a testament to his natural abilities and bravery. Libby's journey had only just begun.

Witness the extraordinary account of his rise from a gunner in a two-person biplane to becoming a pilot. Engage in thrilling aerial battles, as Libby faces off against legendary German aces Oswald Boelcke and Manfred von Richthofen. With incredible courage and skill, he becomes the first American to take down five enemy planes, earning him the Military Cross for his extraordinary gallantry in action.

Transport yourself to wartime London as Libby's memoir paints vivid pictures of the city during this turbulent period. Feel the sorrow as he mourns the loss of friends in combat, and embrace the camaraderie and bravery of the Royal Flying Corps. Liberally sprinkled with charming and poignant depictions, Horses Don't Fly is a breathtaking blend of historical account and captivating storytelling.

Don't miss your chance to own this unforgettable piece of Americana. Order your copy of Horses Don't Fly: The Memoir of the Cowboy Who Became a World War I Ace today and discover the incredible journey of a true American hero.

Order now and be transported to a time of heroic cowboys, epic aerial battles, and a journey that will leave you inspired.

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