Flight of Fancy
James Riddell
Sold by Hungry Traveller Bookstore, Singapore, SG, Singapore
AbeBooks Seller since 23 August 2024
Used - Hardcover
Ships from Singapore to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Hungry Traveller Bookstore, Singapore, SG, Singapore
AbeBooks Seller since 23 August 2024
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketFlight of Fancy by James Riddell is a vivid travel memoir recounting his extraordinary six-month, 30,000-mile flight from England to Australia and back in 1948, accompanied by novelist Nevil Shute. Flying a single-engine Percival Proctor monoplane, Riddell describes the challenges and thrills of long-distance aviation in the immediate postwar era, navigating diverse weather, rudimentary airfields, and unfamiliar terrain. The book combines detailed observations of the landscapes, cities, and cultures encountered across India, Burma, Siam, Malaya, and the Dutch East Indies with Riddell's personal reflections on the journey. Beyond the technical aspects of flying, he explores the psychological and emotional dimensions of travel, capturing moments of wonder, humor, and philosophical musing. Riddell?s narrative balances adventure with thoughtful contemplation, presenting a portrait of both the exotic regions visited and the transformative nature of sustained travel. The memoir is celebrated for its engaging storytelling, atmospheric detail, and the sense of human curiosity and courage it conveys.The spine of the boards is faded. The dustjacket is in poor condition with much of the dust jacket torn or missing pieces.
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