The Day the Red Baron Died

The Day the Red Baron Died, by Dale M. Titler; Walker & Company Publishing, 1970

Reviewed by Karen Hamilton

For those readers interested in World War I intrigue, try Dale Titler's book The Day the Red Baron Died. This "oldie" book offers plenty of background about the notorious flying ace Baron Manfred von Richthofen, his many victims, and definitive proof about what ended his reign of terror in the skies during the Great War. We now know who--and what--was responsible for his demise. In another "historic" vein, I enjoyed Wallis and Edward--Letters 1931-1937, edited by Michael Bloch. This book provides the details of before, during and after the British abdication crisis, as expressed by the two major participants. For something closer to home, try A Walk in the Woods, by Bill Bryson. Bill and a companion rediscover America on the historic Appalachian Trail, encountering struggles and plenty of natural beauty along the way.