The Lost Dirigible (1920)

The Lost Dirigible is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1920. The story revolves around a group of people who embark on a journey aboard a dirigible, a type of airship that is powered by an engine and controlled by a steering mechanism. The passengers include a wealthy businessman, his daughter, a scientist, and a young journalist. During their journey, the dirigible encounters a severe storm that damages the engine and causes the airship to crash-land on a remote island. The passengers and crew find themselves stranded in a wild and uncharted region, where they must fend for themselves and find a way to survive. As they explore the island, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, hostile natives, and treacherous terrain. They also uncover a mysterious artifact that holds the key to their survival and the secret of the lost dirigible. Throughout the novel, Barbour weaves a tale of adventure, survival, and discovery, exploring themes of courage, resilience, and the human spirit. The Lost Dirigible is a classic work of early 20th-century literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.