Quest for a Northern Air Route (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258298593)

""Quest For A Northern Air Route"" by Alexander Forbes is a non-fiction book that chronicles the author's journey to find a viable air route across the northern regions of Canada. The book begins with Forbes' experiences as a pilot during World War I, and how his fascination with the vast and unexplored wilderness of northern Canada led him to embark on this quest.Forbes' journey takes him through remote and inhospitable regions, where he faces numerous challenges such as harsh weather conditions, mechanical failures, and isolation. Along the way, he meets and interacts with various indigenous communities and learns about their way of life.The book also delves into the history of exploration in this region, including the failed attempts of previous explorers to find a viable air route. Forbes' own experiences and observations provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that exist in this region.Overall, ""Quest For A Northern Air Route"" is a fascinating and informative account of one man's quest to explore and open up the northern regions of Canada to air travel. It is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation, exploration, and the history of Canada's northern regions.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.

Author: Alexander Forbes
ISBN-10: 1258298597
ISBN-13: 9781258298593
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/21/2012
Pages: 178
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d