14,000 Miles Through The Air (1922)

""14,000 Miles Through The Air"" is a non-fiction book written by Ross Smith, detailing his historic flight from London to Australia in 1919. The book chronicles the journey of Ross and his crew, which included his brother Keith, as they flew a Vickers Vimy biplane over 14,000 miles across Europe, Asia, and Australia. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and obstacles the crew faced during their journey, including mechanical failures, extreme weather conditions, and navigation difficulties. It also includes descriptions of the various countries and cultures they encountered along the way. The book is an engaging and informative account of one of the most significant aviation achievements of the early 20th century, and provides a unique insight into the pioneering spirit of aviation during this era.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.