Aeroplanes

Aeroplanes

James Slough Zerbe

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789354845192
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A gleam of propeller and promise meets the modern reader in Aeroplanes, where turn‑of‑the‑century skies come alive with daring, imagination, and the quiet ache of early flight.This collection blends aviation history with brisk, character-driven adventures, offering a concise yet richly textured look at early flight experiments and the pioneers who chased the wind. It is more than a story of machines; it is a meditation on courage, curiosity, and the human impulse to ascend beyond the known. For aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike, the book acts as both a readable primer on aircraft technology and a doorway into the atmosphere of the British aviation era that propelled modern flight.With literary care and historical reverence, Aeroplanes stands as a testament to the period’s ingenuity and spirit. The prose honours classic sensibilities while speaking clearly to today’s readers, creating an accessible entry point for newcomers and a valued touchstone for collectors of classic literature.Selling points merge seamlessly with the narrative: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today’s and future generations; more than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. This is not merely a book to read, but a preserved moment of aviation culture-an aviation adventure anthology that belongs in any serious library.

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