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The Highflyers (1919)

The Highflyers (1919)

Kelland, Clarence Budington

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ISBN10: 1120888905
ISBN13: 9781120888907
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Highflyers is a novel written by Clarence Budington Kelland and published in 1919. The story follows the lives of two brothers, Bob and Jim Haddon, who are both pilots in the early days of aviation. Bob is a skilled and fearless pilot who dreams of becoming the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, while Jim is more cautious and focused on building a successful aviation business.As the brothers navigate the challenges of the aviation industry, they also face personal struggles, including romantic entanglements and family conflicts. Bob falls in love with a wealthy socialite, while Jim must confront his estranged father and deal with the fallout from a tragic accident.Throughout the book, Kelland explores themes of ambition, risk-taking, and the pursuit of success. He also provides a vivid portrayal of the early days of aviation, capturing the excitement and danger of flying in a time when the technology was still in its infancy.Overall, The Highflyers is a compelling and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early aviation and the lives of those who dared to take to the skies.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.

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