By: Burton, EC, Grant, Robert
ISBN: 0-88839-428-4
Binding: Trade Paper
Size: 8.5" X 5.5"
Pages: 176
Photos: 0
Illustrations: 0
Publication Date: 1998

PR Highlights: The story of one of Canada's pioneering pilots.
PHOTO Highlights: 50 b/w photos & sketches throughout.

Description: Wheels, Skis and Floats tells the story of one of Canada's pioneering pilots. For an adventurous young Englishman, the early years of aviation offered much in the way of challenges and excitement. In the right place ant the right time, Ed Burton was able to fly practically every type of airplane as it came into service.

Wheels, Skis and Floats tells the story of one of Canada's pioneering pilots. From barnstorming and instructing in the Royal Flying Corps to delivering mail and bush flying with Ontario Provincial Air Service, Burton's exploits are vividly recounted. Diaries, newspaper clippings, personal letters and sketches, as well as an impressive collection of photographs contribute to the background of this very interesting book.

The book is a result of the collaboration of two previously published Hancock House authors - pilots and aviation buffs - E.C. (Ted) Burton (Journal of a Country Lawyer) and Robert S. Grant (Bush Flying and Great Northern Bushplanes). They have produced and outstanding addition to the aviation history body of literature.