Survive a perilous high‑stakes balloon voyage and a remote island.
A gripping historical adventure of shipwreck, discovery, and escape set in a late‑19th century world of daring aeronauts.
When a balloon voyage spirals into disaster, two explorers crash onto a barren island and must improvise a new path to safety. Faced with hunger, the elements, and an unknown coastline, they push their limits and rely on courage, wit, and teamwork to endure. The tale unfolds with brisk, accessible pacing that blends danger with the human spirit of exploration.
Ideal for readers who enjoy brisk historical adventures, survival stories, and aviation‑era intrigue.
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American novelist and short-story writer. Harben gained fame for his stories based on life in northern Georgia. His major works include The Land of the Changing sun (1894), The Woman who Trusted (1901), The Georgians (1904), Ann Boyd (1906), and Mam' Linda (1907).
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an adventure novel that follows two young men, Harry Johnston and Charles Thorndyke. They find themselves on an uncharted island after their hot air balloon crashes. The balloon suddenly drops as they encounter a strange force, causing them to lose consciousness. Upon waking, they are surrounded by an otherworldly group of tall, cloaked figures. The travelers are taken to a subterranean city where they are interrogated by the cloaked figures' Captain Tradmos. Johnston and Thorndyke find themselves on an unexpected journey to the Alpha civilization in a vessel that defies the laws of physics. The Alphans possess advanced technology and live in an idyllic, technologically advanced society. The author skillfully weaves together elements of adventure, mystery, and scientific fantasy, taking readers on a captivating journey filled with intrigue, discovery, and the exploration of uncharted territories, both physical and imaginative. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331264361_0
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