Publisher's Synopsis
The Lord of the Air is a science fiction novel written by Charles George Douglas Roberts and first published in 1904. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Philip Marsham, who becomes embroiled in a conflict between two rival groups of inventors.One group is led by the enigmatic and charismatic Gustav Hahn, who has developed a revolutionary new technology that allows him to control the air. The other group is led by the wealthy and powerful Sir John Constantine, who seeks to use his own technological innovations to dominate the skies.As Marsham becomes more deeply involved in the conflict, he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger, facing challenges and obstacles that test his courage and ingenuity. Along the way, he encounters a cast of memorable characters, including Hahn's beautiful daughter, the brilliant inventor Dr. Holcomb, and the sinister and ruthless Captain Black.The Lord of the Air is a thrilling and thought-provoking tale that explores themes of power, ambition, and the dangers of unchecked technological progress. With its vivid descriptions of futuristic flying machines and daring aerial battles, it remains a classic of early science fiction literature.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.
