A thrilling late‑19th century adventure of air travel, survival, and unexpected discoveries on a remote island.
In this brisk, stand‑alone escapade, two aeronauts crash into unknown waters after a perilous balloon journey. Stranded on a barren island, they must improvise shelter, forge a signal, and improvise a plan to reach safety while facing the mystery of their surroundings and the remnants of a strange civilization.
They explore the rocky coast, barter with hunger and hope, and uncover clues that hint at a larger world beyond the sea. As night falls and danger looms, their resolve is tested by thirst, fear, and the will to survive.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331264361_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331264361
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331264361
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25919908/1
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