Association Men

Association Men
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 656
Release: 1922
Genre: Young Men's Christian associations
ISBN:

The Motor Boat

The Motor Boat
Author: Francis P. Prial
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1768
Release: 1911
Genre: Motorboats
ISBN:

Aero

Aero
Author: Edmond Percy Noël
Publisher:
Total Pages: 562
Release: 1911
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

The Sky Pilot's Great Chase; Or, Jack Ralston's Dead Stick Landing

The Sky Pilot's Great Chase; Or, Jack Ralston's Dead Stick Landing
Author: Ambrose Newcomb
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2023-10-23
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

In "The Sky Pilot's Great Chase; Or, Jack Ralston's Dead Stick Landing" by Ambrose Newcomb, readers are transported to the exciting world of aviation and adventure. The book follows protagonist Jack Ralston as he navigates through a perilous dead stick landing, showcasing the author's meticulous attention to detail and vivid storytelling. Newcomb's descriptive language brings the thrilling scenes to life, making it a captivating read for fans of action and suspense in a literary context that reflects the early 20th century romance with aviation and daring escapades. The narrative style is engaging and keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly following Ralston's journey through the skies. Ambrose Newcomb's background in aviation and passion for storytelling are evident in the expertly crafted tale of courage and determination. His firsthand knowledge of the aviation world adds authenticity to the narrative, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the thrilling adventure. I highly recommend "The Sky Pilot's Great Chase; Or, Jack Ralston's Dead Stick Landing" to anyone looking for a riveting tale of bravery and excitement set against the backdrop of early aviation history.

The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

The Death and Life of the Great Lakes
Author: Dan Egan
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0393246442

New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Award "Nimbly splices together history, science, reporting and personal experiences into a taut and cautiously hopeful narrative.… Egan’s book is bursting with life (and yes, death)." —Robert Moor, New York Times Book Review The Great Lakes—Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, and Superior—hold 20 percent of the world’s supply of surface fresh water and provide sustenance, work, and recreation for tens of millions of Americans. But they are under threat as never before, and their problems are spreading across the continent. The Death and Life of the Great Lakes is prize-winning reporter Dan Egan’s compulsively readable portrait of an ecological catastrophe happening right before our eyes, blending the epic story of the lakes with an examination of the perils they face and the ways we can restore and preserve them for generations to come.