Historical travelogue offering a detailed account of an airline trip around the world, compiled in 1936. Ekins was a New York Press-Telegram journalist, war correspondent, and holder of 1936 record for circumnavigation of globe by commercial airlines. Measures about 8-3/16" x 5-7/8". 186 pages with illustrations of author's travels plus pictorial map endpapers. A collector's gem with vintage appeal and a hard to find title. ? Hardcover edition ? Published by H.R. Ekins ? Includes detailed maps ? Dust jacket included ? Vintage book from the 1930s Dust jacket shows wear and minor tears. Book cover in good condition. Clear cover over dust jacket. Older book seller's business card and pencil notations inside the book. From the New York Times book review in 1936: "MR. EKINS holds the present record for swift circumnavigation of the globe. He won the race -- if race it can be called -- of two months ago. And he flew all the way by means of the commercial air lines. Embarking on the Hindenburg on Sept 30, he covered 25,794 miles in 18 days 10 hours and 26 minutes, and his average flying speed was 127 miles an hour."