Recipient of the Grand Prix of the Académie Française, Wind, Sand and Stars captures the grandeur, danger, and isolation of flight. Its exciting account of air adventure, combined with lyrical prose and the spirit of a philosopher, makes it one of the most popular works ever written about flying. Translated by Lewis Galantière.
A book to be pored over, pondered, and reread, for the author is a philosophical pilot with fascinating insights into human nature and human relations.
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Language:
English
Length:
229 pages
Author:
Antoine de Saint-Exupery