{"product_id":"airmans-odyssey-9780156037334","title":"Airman's Odyssey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAirman's Odyssey: Three Classic Aviation Tales by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together three celebrated aviation narratives from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the legendary pilot and author known as the \"Winged Poet.\" \u003cstrong\u003eAirman's Odyssey\u003c\/strong\u003e includes \u003cem\u003eNight Flight\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWind, Sand and Stars\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFlight to Arras\u003c\/em\u003e—three works that capture both the romance and harsh reality of pioneer aviation during the early-to-mid 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside This Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach story in this volume reflects Saint-Exupéry's firsthand experiences as a commercial and military pilot. \u003cem\u003eNight Flight\u003c\/em\u003e explores the dangerous early days of airmail routes across South America. \u003cem\u003eWind, Sand and Stars\u003c\/em\u003e recounts his years flying mail routes over the Sahara and the Andes, blending adventure with philosophical reflection. \u003cem\u003eFlight to Arras\u003c\/em\u003e documents a reconnaissance mission during World War II, offering a gripping account of wartime aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features an introduction by Richard Bach, author of \u003cem\u003eJonathan Livingston Seagull\u003c\/em\u003e, and includes translations by Lewis Galantière and Stuart Gilbert that preserve the poetic quality of Saint-Exupéry's original French prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Antoine de Saint-Exupéry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Lyon, France in 1900, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry became a pilot at twenty-six and pioneered commercial aviation routes. He flew in the Spanish Civil War and World War II, drawing from these experiences to create some of the most enduring aviation literature ever written. Beyond this collection, he authored \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSouthern Mail\u003c\/em\u003e, and other works that blend adventure with profound human insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1944, while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean, cementing his legacy as both an aviator and literary figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition appeals to aviation enthusiasts, readers of French literature, those interested in World War II history, and anyone who appreciates classic adventure narratives. The book serves as an excellent gift for pilots and aviation professionals, offering a window into the pioneering era when flight was still new and dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Houghton Mifflin, \u003cstrong\u003eAirman's Odyssey\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a testament to the courage and vision of early aviators, told by someone who lived that life firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ede Saint-Exupéry, Antoine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY, the \"Winged Poet,\" was born in Lyon, France, in 1900. A pilot at twenty-six, he was a pioneer of commercial aviation and flew in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. His writings include \u003ci\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWind, Sand and Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNight Flight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSouthern Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAirman's Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1944, while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron, he disappeared over the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Houghton Mifflin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493440557330,"sku":"9780156037334","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_df6e16fd-acc4-452d-afed-3724265cb43c.jpg?v=1730647766","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/airmans-odyssey-9780156037334","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}