Publisher's Synopsis
The Log of H.M.A. R34: Journey to America and Back, with a Letter from Rudyard Kipling is a book written by E. M. Maitland and published in 1921. The book is a detailed account of the journey of the airship H.M.A. R34 from Great Britain to the United States and back in 1919. The journey was a significant milestone in aviation history, as it was the first time an airship had made a round trip across the Atlantic Ocean. The book is based on the log kept by Maitland, who was the captain of the airship, and provides a day-by-day account of the journey, including the technical details of the airship's operation and the challenges faced by the crew. The book also includes a letter from Rudyard Kipling, the famous author and poet, who was a passenger on the return journey. Overall, The Log of H.M.A. R34 is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique perspective on the early days of aviation and the daring adventurers who pushed the boundaries of what was possible.This scarce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.
