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A Thousand Miles an Hour

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Historical Fiction

A Thousand Miles an Hour

Breaking Limits in Early AviationBy Herbert Strang

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A Thousand Miles an Hour

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In "A Thousand Miles an Hour," Herbert Strang masterfully intertwines adventure and exploration within the framework of early 20th-century scientific imagination. This captivating narrative follows the exhilarating journey of its protagonists as they confront the uncharted territories of innovation and human ingenuity. Strang employs a vivid, descriptive prose style, capturing both the thrill of discovery and the underlying philosophical inquiries regarding progress and its consequences. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly advancing technological age, the text resonates with the zeitgeist of a society grappling with its own fears and hopes for the future. Herbert Strang, a notable English author known for his works geared towards children and young adults, deeply understood the aspirations and challenges of his time. Influenced by the burgeoning fields of science and engineering, as well as the growing curiosity about aviation and speed, Strang's writing reflects his passion for education and exploration. His background and experiences likely inspired him to craft a narrative that serves both as an adventure and an allegory for the transformative power of knowledge. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking a blend of excitement and deeper insights into the human spirit's quest for advancement. Strang's engaging storytelling and imaginative premise make "A Thousand Miles an Hour" not only an enjoyable read but also a thought-provoking commentary on the intersection of adventure and innovation.

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Audiobook details

GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction

Length6 hrs

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateNov 9, 2021

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1CHAPTER THE FIRST - IN THE AMAZON FOREST

11CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH - THE TRIAL FLIGHT

2CHAPTER THE SECOND - A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE

12CHAPTER THE TWELFTH - WINGED

3CHAPTER THE THIRD - PAT HENEKY

13CHAPTER THE THIRTEENTH - THE RED MAN&#x27;S MERCY

4CHAPTER THE FOURTH - JUAN COMES TO HEEL

14CHAPTER THE FOURTEENTH - A RACE AGAINST TIME

5CHAPTER THE FIFTH - THE MINE

15CHAPTER THE FIFTEENTH - TOUCH AND GO

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6CHAPTER THE SIXTH - SEEING IS BELIEVING

16CHAPTER THE SIXTEENTH - A SEA CHASE

7CHAPTER THE SEVENTH - LEVITY AND GRAVITY

17CHAPTER THE SEVENTEENTH - A LAST APPEAL

8CHAPTER THE EIGHTH - FIRST STEPS

18CHAPTER THE EIGHTEENTH - THE GADFLY&#x27;S STING

9CHAPTER THE NINTH - MOLLENDO&#x27;S FIRST FLIGHT

19CHAPTER THE NINETEENTH - REVOLUTION

10CHAPTER THE TENTH - QUESTION AND ANSWER

20CHAPTER THE TWENTIETH - A PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTION

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