My Three Big Flights (1912)

by Jean Louis Camille Conneau

Book Overview

My Three Big Flights is a memoir written by Jean Louis Camille Conneau in 1912. Conneau was a French aviator who gained fame for his daring flights in the early days of aviation. In this book, he recounts his three most significant flights: the first from Paris to Madrid in 1911, the second from Paris to London in the same year, and the third from Paris to Rome in 1912.The book provides a detailed account of each flight, including the technical challenges Conneau faced, the weather conditions he encountered, and the reactions of the crowds who gathered to watch him take off and land. Conneau also reflects on the personal risks he took and the sense of adventure that drove him to pursue these feats of aviation.Throughout the book, Conneau's passion for flying is evident, as is his love for the beauty and freedom of the skies. He describes the thrill of soaring over the countryside, the awe-inspiring views of the cities he passed over, and the camaraderie he felt with other aviators who shared his passion.My Three Big Flights is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of aviation and the pioneering aviators who pushed the boundaries of what was possible. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of flight or the spirit of adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120009936
• ISBN13: 9781120009937
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"