Lords of the Stratosphere by J. Burks Arthur Paperback Book

Description: Lords of the Stratosphere by J. Burks Arthur, Arthur J. Burks Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Lords of the Stratosphere" is an intriguing science fiction short narrative written by Arthur J. Burks, a prolific author noted for his contributions to the genre from the early to mid-twentieth century. The narrative is set in a future where humanity achieved the amazing achievement of conquering the stratosphere. The "Lords of the Stratosphere" title alludes to the pioneers who perfected the art of flying above the Earths surface. These courageous aviators soar through the skies aboard contemporary aircraft, testing the limits of human capacity and technology. As the story advances, readers are taken on a thrilling journey into the stratosphere with these daring aviators. Burks provides a vivid sense of adventure and amazement by brilliantly describing the pleasure and risk of stratospheric flight. "Lords of the Stratosphere" not only displays Burks storytelling abilities, but it also depicts the eras infatuation with aviation and the infinite possibilities of human inventiveness. It honors the courageous spirit of exploration as well as the tenacious human ambition to discover new lands. Author Biography Arthur Josephus Burks (September 13, 1898 - May 13, 1974) was a fiction writer and American Marine commander. Burks was born in Waterville, Washington, to a farming family. On March 23, 1918, he married Blanche Fidelia Lane in Sacramento, California, and they had four children: Phillip Charles, Wasle Carmen, Arline Mary, and Gladys Lura. He joined the US Marine Corps during World War I and began writing in 1920. Burks began writing spooky fiction in 1924 after being stationed in the Dominican Republic and being inspired by native voodoo rites hed learnt about from Haitian detainees in a military jail. He withdrew from the Marine Corps in late 1927 and began writing full-time. Because of his prolific production, he became known as one of the "million-word-a-year" men in pulp magazines. He wrote around 800 stories for pulp publications. He was well-known for his ability to develop a tale plot from any household object that was suggested to him. His byline appeared frequently on magazine covers. He primarily wrote in the genres of aviation, detective, adventure, science fiction, sports (most notably boxing), and strange threats. Love and westerns were two genres he refused to appear in. Details ISBN 9359328634 ISBN-13 9789359328638 Title Lords of the Stratosphere Author J. Burks Arthur, Arthur J. Burks Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 68 Publisher Double 9 Books LLP GE_Item_ID:157939789; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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