{"product_id":"the-defeat-of-distance-qantas-1919-1939-by-john-gunn","title":"THE DEFEAT OF DISTANCE: Qantas 1919-1939 by John Gunn","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE DEFEAT OF DISTANCE: Qantas 1919-1939\u003cbr\u003eby John Gunn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 0702217077\u003cbr\u003eFormat: medium hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePublished: University of Queensland Press 1985\u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 185 w x 255 h x 35 d\u003cbr\u003ePages: 400\u003cbr\u003eSKU: A4\/2603\/0833\/B904\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003eThis is the definitive history of Qantas from 1919 to 1939.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQantas is the world's second oldest airline, an important and unusual institution in Australian history. This book draws on unexplored primary research material, tracing the formation of the Queensland and Northern territory Aerial Services, its struggles in outback Queensland, its steady growth with the granting of federal subsidies, and its competition with rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with monochrome images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eNear new with only light shelf wear on dust jacket. Images depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce in this condition.\u003cbr\u003eSee our other listings on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452734587172,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/134584.jpg?v=1783936094","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-defeat-of-distance-qantas-1919-1939-by-john-gunn","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}