The great airship

A riveting tale of aerial transition and adventure

F. S. Brereton

264 pages, parution le 16/09/2023

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"The Great Airship: A Tale of Adventure" by Lt.-Col. F. S. Brereton is a captivating narrative that intertwines technological transformation with thrilling exploits. The story begins with Andrew Provost, a prosperous Canadian businessman, and his nephew, Joe Gresson, witnessing a demonstration of a German Zeppelin airship. Provost is irked by the boastful claims of a fellow passenger, Mr. Carl Reitberg, who asserts that no other nation can match Germany's aerial prowess. Provoked, Andrew accepts a challenge to finance the construction of a superior airship, designed by Joe, who is an accomplished engineer. Joe's design, utilizing a novel material called "celludine," promises a lighter, stronger, and more flexible airship than the existing Zeppelins. The narrative then shifts to the introduction of Dicky Hamshaw, a young and spirited midshipman in the Royal Navy, who is tasked with a rescue mission at sea. His character adds a layer of youthful exuberance and naval discipline to the story. As the plot unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey of change, determination, and adventure, highlighting the spirit of ingenuity and the challenges of early 20th-century aviation.