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

Horses Don't Fly is a thrilling and heartwarming memoir of a forgotten American hero, Frederick Libby.

Born on a ranch in Sterling, Colorado, Libby mastered the cowboy arts and later joined the Canadian army during World War I.

He became a pilot and fought against legendary German aces, shooting down five enemy planes and winning the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry in action.

Libby's memoir takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the last years of the Old West and the air war over France, with captivating descriptions of wartime London and the courage and camaraderie of the Royal Flying Corps.

With a rattling good account of the air war and poignant depictions of loss and courage, Horses Don't Fly is an unforgettable piece of Americana that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.