Matull, Kurt 1872-1920 creator Blankensee, Theo von 1881-1928 text utu 2022 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lord Lister No. 0010: De beeltenis der Indische" by Matull and Blankensee is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story introduces the vibrant world of the London Aeronautical Society, focusing on characters like Sir Warren, the chairman, and Captain Hugglepech, amid their struggles to fund and repair their balloon, the “Nike.” As the narrative unfolds, it showcases themes of adventure and engineering amidst an intriguing setting. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a heated exchange between Sir Warren and Captain Hugglepech regarding a disastrous airship flight. Their conflict highlights the challenges faced by aeronauts, particularly the financial strain and technical malfunctions hindering their lofty ambitions. The arrival of American investors hints at potential support for their endeavors, while hints of underlying tensions and power dynamics within the club begin to surface, suggesting broader themes of ambition and rivalry that may develop as the plot progresses. The stage is set for an engaging tale filled with exploration, invention, and perhaps a touch of deceit as characters navigate their intertwined fates among the clouds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-02-19 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg Originally published: Netherlands: Roman- Boek- en Kunsthandel, 1910 Detective and mystery stories -- Periodicals Dime novels -- Periodicals PT Netherlands: Roman- Boek- en Kunsthandel, 1910 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67442 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67442 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134546.0 67442