Those Who Know The Sky: Hobey Baker, Dawn of Aviation, and War to End All Wars

"Easily the best, most comprehensive, intelligent, and no doubt accurate accounting of Hobey ever done. The approach, the style, the breadth of context, the investigative work, etc., are all top shelf...It's spot on...a remarkable piece of work."Michael J. O'Neal, Past President of the League of World War One Aviation Historians. "Fantastic...[the]research is thorough and impeccable...a must-have for any WWI aviation enthusiast...Highly recommended!!" Jim Wilberg, aviation historian and author.Hobey Baker and aviation grew up together. While Baker achieved glory as a celebrated athlete, aviation was often associated with its failures. A Hall of Fame athlete in football and ice hockey, Baker volunteered to fly in World War I and became engaged to a socialite. But the cheering had stopped; his fiancée was engaged to another, and the adrenaline of the recently ended war had subsided. Baker's life ended at 26 in a mysterious plane crash on the day he was ordered home. A media sensation and reluctant hero became a legend. Baker's death raised many questions and provided few answers. Was it hubris, pilot error, or had the weight of past achievements and his broken heart pushed him to end his life? In the first full forensic study, a truth emerges that is more worthy than the legend. Those Who Know The Sky: Hobey Baker, the Dawn of Aviation, and the War to End All Wars explores the triumphs and tragedies of early aviation and its pioneers, the Great War, and the life and death of an American icon.