King Of The Air

King Of The Air

Herbert Strang

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Editorial:
Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Psicología
ISBN:
9789371132398
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King of the air or to Morocco on an aeroplane is a novel that explores invention and ambition through the perspective of a young engineer with dreams of flight. The story begins with a wealthy manufacturer stranded during a motor-car test run and aided by a clever village boy who repairs the vehicle. This meeting introduces the central relationship of the story, as the older man becomes a mentor figure, recognizing the boy s ingenuity and determination. The narrative shifts toward the boy s pursuit of aeronautical advancement, as he works to create a machine capable of sustained flight. His efforts unfold against the backdrop of political instability in north Africa, where a British diplomat has been captured in Morocco. The invention becomes more than a scientific project, evolving into a critical tool for international diplomacy and daring rescue. The novel blends early aviation enthusiasm with political intrigue, portraying the potential of technology to transform both personal destiny and global events. It presents a world on the cusp of modernity, where courage, mechanical skill, and bold ideas can take flight toward uncharted possibilities.

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