The Flight of the Silver Ship: Around the World Aboard a Giant Dirigible

By Hugh McAlister

Book Overview

""The Flight of the Silver Ship: Around the World Aboard a Giant Dirigible"" is a thrilling adventure novel by Hugh McAlister. The book follows the journey of a group of intrepid explorers who embark on a daring expedition around the world aboard a massive dirigible, or airship. The ship, known as the Silver Ship, is a marvel of modern engineering, and is equipped with all the latest technology and amenities.As the crew sets out on their journey, they encounter a series of challenges and obstacles, including treacherous weather, dangerous wildlife, and hostile enemies. Along the way, they also make some surprising discoveries about the world and themselves, and form deep bonds of friendship and camaraderie.The book is filled with vivid descriptions of exotic locales, thrilling action sequences, and fascinating scientific and historical tidbits. It is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure stories, science fiction, or travel writing. Whether you are a fan of Jules Verne or H.G. Wells, ""The Flight of the Silver Ship"" is sure to captivate and entertain you from beginning to end.1930. David Ellison, with little money but lots of ambition; Wally Cram, who has plenty of money; and Red Ryan, a young Irish mechanic are bound for a school for apprentices for lighter-than-air craft. Three years later, David and Red are putting the finishing touches on the flight of the Silver Ship, a giant dirigible nearing completion in its hanger. Wally appears. He has heard the Silver Ship needs more backing. He puts enough capital into the venture to assure himself a place on her round-the-world flight. He will now be a dazzling figure in the public eye. When the majestic ship leaves her hanger, David is a pilot and Red a mechanic aboard her. When she returns in nineteen days, she holds the record for a world flight. Wally is a very humble rich man, David a victorious pilot and inventor, and Red Ryan the friend that sticketh tighter than a brother. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417926163
• ISBN13: 9781417926169
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"