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    Sherlock Holmes And the Flying Machine
    Sherlock Holmes And the Flying Machine
    Sherlock Holmes And the Flying Machine
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    Sherlock Holmes And the Flying Machine

    By Phillip Duke

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    Sherlock Holmes investigates two aerial mysteries; the unexplained death of a balloonist, and the crash on launch of Professor Samuel Langley's steam powered Aerodrome flying machine.  The balloonist has no mark on his body, and was well supplied with oxgen. The Aerodrome's wreckage does not reveal any defect, it should have flown, not crashed on launch.

    Applying his astonishing powers of observation and logical deduction, Sherlock Holmes brilliantly solves both mysteries, in the process giving Doctor Watson lessons on lighter and heavier than air flight..

    Professor Langley is overjoyed, and states he will be "the conqueror of the Heavens," but Holmes favors the Wright Brothers. Langley makes Holmes an honorary aviator, with plaque, aviator's cap and goggles. Sherlock Holmes  tells Watson he finds the idea of being an aviator "amusing." and the case is closed to everyone's satisfaction.

    Written in the Victorian style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, persons who like reading about Sherlock Holmes and flying will enjoy reading this book. With 13 LARGE interior illustrations and a description of why and how the Wright Brothers succeeded when all others failed.

     

     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPhillip Duke Ph.D.
    Release dateMar 10, 2013
    ISBN9781497728325
    Sherlock Holmes And the Flying Machine
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    Phillip Duke

    Phillip Duke B.S., Ph.D. is a graduate of UCLA with the B.S. in Chemistry, and of USC with the Ph,D. in Experimental Pathology/Biochemistry.  Now retired, he writes on various aspects of life. His most popular titles:are: Jack the Ripper vs. Sherlock Holmes HEROIN God's Own Medicine Folly of the Hydrogen Bomb Starship To New Earth Now Karma GOLDEN SHOWERS Stories by Phyllis All 26 published titles are described on Philduke.weebly.com.  Any of  Dr. Phil's ebooks will be gifted to you on  request, simply email drpduke@wmconnect.com. All readers are invited to contact Dr. Phil Duke by email. An ancient saying- "The mills of the Gods grind very slowly, but they grind very fine." Buena suerta, y vaya con Dios!  

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      Sherlock Holmes And the Flying Machine - Phillip Duke

      Sherlock Holmes and the Flying Machine

      By

      Phillip Duke

      Copyright 2012 Phillip Duke All rights reserved.

      12, 300 words and 4 illustrations.

      For your reading pleasure, four more Sherlock Holmes stories are also available. After Sherlock

      Holmes and the Flying Machine, you can also read the descriptive blurbs for  Sherlock Holmes Versus Jack the Ripper, Sherlock Holmes and the Alien Abduction, Sherlock Holmes and the Mutilated  Cattle, and Sherlock Holmes and the Napped Children. Sherlock Holmes books are available from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble.com, Kobo.com and Philduke.weebly.com.

      Chapter One

      The Possibility That Man May Someday Fly

      Watson, have you ever given thought to the possibility that man may someday fly? This question out of

      the blue by Sherlock Holmes came as a complete surprise. Holmes had never before exhibited the least interest in

      the subject. Although surprised, I had my wits about me, and since I knew Holmes was awaiting my reply, I answered

      without delay.

      No, I cannot say that I have, I replied. Except for the wings that I assume are standard equipment for new arrivals in Heaven, I doubt very much that man will ever fly. He is much too heavy, and he is not nearly strong enough for his weight.

      Right you are, Watson, right you are, as usual old boy you have hit the proverbial nail right on its head. Man is too heavy, and not strong enough. But, he said with conviction, what if an energy source could be found that was powerful enough to compensate for his weakness? Then man could fly.

      We were relaxing in our digs at 221 Baker Street after an excellent breakfast served by Mrs. Hudson, Holmes’s

      faithful housekeeper. She had served us fried kippers, bacon and eggs, kidney pudding, and her excellent scones

      with marmalade, all washed down with strong Oolong tea. After clearing away the remains, she had left, and I was just

      Preparing for a little snooze, when out of thin air came this surprising question. No, doubt my surprise showed plainly, and Holmes

      tossed an envelope into my lap. It was delivered by messenger early yesterday morning, and I had forgotten it.

      Holmes told me later that he had delayed bringing up its contents until after breakfast, to avoid interfering with my

      digestion.

      Inside the envelope was an embossed note on slick cardboard. This is what it said:

      To: Detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson.

      From: Professor Samuel Langley and Associates.

      Subject: Flight of the Langley Aerodrome.

      You are cordially invited to witness the flight of Samuel Langley’s manned Aerodrome flying machine this coming

      Saturday, at 2 PM, location Golder’s Green. There will be balloon ascension first. Ladies are advised to bring

      smelling salts, due to the shock of seeing this flying machine with a man aboard hurtling through the air.

      RSVP not requested.

      Why, I said in surprise, that’s today! They have given little notice!"

      Right you are, old boy, right you are. Little notice indeed.

      But why should that be? I asked, perplexed. Evidently an audience is desired. But then why limit it?

      The reason, said Sherlock Holmes, who had seen through much less obvious situations than this one, "is very simple. There have been a number of mishaps in the attempts by scientist Samuel Langley to develop a flying machine. No doubt another such is feared, and so the smaller the audience the better. We must be off!

      Ringing the pull cord he summoned Mrs. Hudson, and instructed her to visit the Hansom Cabbie who stationed himself around the corner, and request his services. I finished dressing hurriedly, and as we boarded the Hansom and proceeded to Golder’s Green,  Holmes began lecturing me on flying machines. Rather on machines that attempted or in some cases actually

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