A Thousand Miles an Hour
Breaking Limits in Early AviationBy Herbert Strang
Length6h
About this audiobook
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.
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
2CHAPTER THE SECOND - A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE
3CHAPTER THE THIRD - PAT HENEKY
4CHAPTER THE FOURTH - JUAN COMES TO HEEL
5CHAPTER THE FIFTH - THE MINE
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6CHAPTER THE SIXTH - SEEING IS BELIEVING
7CHAPTER THE SEVENTH - LEVITY AND GRAVITY
8CHAPTER THE EIGHTH - FIRST STEPS
9CHAPTER THE NINTH - MOLLENDO'S FIRST FLIGHT
10CHAPTER THE TENTH - QUESTION AND ANSWER
11CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH - THE TRIAL FLIGHT
12CHAPTER THE TWELFTH - WINGED
13CHAPTER THE THIRTEENTH - THE RED MAN'S MERCY
14CHAPTER THE FOURTEENTH - A RACE AGAINST TIME
15CHAPTER THE FIFTEENTH - TOUCH AND GO
16CHAPTER THE SIXTEENTH - A SEA CHASE
17CHAPTER THE SEVENTEENTH - A LAST APPEAL
18CHAPTER THE EIGHTEENTH - THE GADFLY'S STING
19CHAPTER THE NINETEENTH - REVOLUTION
20CHAPTER THE TWENTIETH - A PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTION
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