So Away I Went!

So Away I Went! is a memoir written by William Bushnell Stout, a prominent American aviation pioneer and inventor. The book chronicles Stout's life from his childhood in Michigan to his career as an engineer and designer of innovative aircraft.Stout's passion for aviation began at an early age, and he spent much of his youth tinkering with model planes and dreaming of flight. As he grew older, he pursued his passion by studying engineering and working for various aviation companies.Throughout the book, Stout describes his many accomplishments, including designing the first all-metal airplane, the Ford Trimotor, and founding several successful aviation companies. He also shares his experiences working with famous figures in the aviation industry, such as Henry Ford and Charles Lindbergh.In addition to his professional achievements, Stout also writes about his personal life, including his marriage and family. He reflects on the challenges he faced as a husband and father while pursuing his career in aviation.Overall, So Away I Went! offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering figure in American aviation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of flight and the people who shaped it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.