Around the World in Ten Days

The Project Gutenberg eBook, Around the World in Ten Days, by Chelsea Curtis FraserThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.orgTitle: Around the World in Ten DaysAuthor: Chelsea Curtis FraserRelease Date: November 23, 2006 [eBook #19907]Language: English***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN DAYS***E-text prepared by Al HainesAROUND THE WORLD IN TEN DAYSbyCHELSEA CURTIS FRASERAuthor of "Work-a-Day Heroes," "Secrets of the Earth,""Boys' Book of Battles," "Boys' Book of Sea Fights,""The Young Citizens Own Book," etc.The World Publishing CompanyCleveland, Ohio ——— New York CityCopyright, MCMXXII, ByThe World Syndicate Publishing CompanyPrinted in the United States of AmericaPREFACEIn the infancy of aviation, the early 1920's, no one dreamed that the close of the decade would see it firmly andpermanently established—a leader among the nation's industries. Heavier-than-air flight is perhaps the most amazingcontribution of the 20th century.It is easy to thrill to the seeming marvels of our own times, but only the short-sighted thinker believes in the perfection ofpresent scientific progress. The 300-mile-an-hour airplane which Fraser conceived in this book for the speed of the Sky-Bird II was little more than so many words when ...