The Right to Fly (The London Library)

The Right to Fly (The London Library)

by Variousauthors (Author)

Synopsis

From all points of the world I see man rising with the promptness of electricity, soaring in the air, and descending like a bird when and where he wishes The Right to Fly is part of 'Found on the Shelves', published with The London Library. The books in this series have been chosen to give a fascinating insight into the treasures that can be found while browsing in The London Library. Now celebrating its 175th anniversary, with over 17 miles of shelving and more than a million books, The London Library has become an unrivalled archive of the modes, manners and thoughts of each generation which has helped to form it.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Published: 03 Nov 2016

ISBN 10: 1782273174
ISBN 13: 9781782273172

Media Reviews
An inspired idea...an innovative series Spectator A heavenly little series Observer's Best Holiday Reads 2016 Glorious... A brilliant read if you're tired of newspaperstories about how the internet, iPhones and PokemonGO are destroying our daily routines Standard Issue Exceptional cover designs by David Pearson. Forget the Christmas crackers - give everyone one of these beauties -- Ian Sansom Guardian, Best Stocking Fillers of 2016
Author Bio
Felix Nadar (1820-1910) was a pioneering photographer and balloon flight enthusiast.

George Sand (1804-1876) was a French novelist.