With the Zeppelin to South America

Printed in both the original German and English translation in one volume.

Frost Publishing discovered a collection of flight diaries written by Graf Zeppelin passenger Carl Bruer.  These diaries provide unique information about the Zeppelin flights which has never been published before.  By reading this wonderful book you will experience a feeling of participation in the travel adventures of the Graf Zeppelin.

The volume also includes reproductions of original Graf Zeppelin South American Flight postmarks 1930-37.

winner of the bronze medal at the National APS Show in Atlantic City, NJ in August 2002.

CONTENTS:

• To Friedrichshafen (p.5)
• Take-off & Departure (p.7)
• Over the Mediterranean Sea and Spain (p.9)
• Over West Africa and the Atlantic (p.16)
• Over the Cape Verde Islands and Atlantic (p.20)
• Over Brazil, Fernando de Noronha, & Arrival in Pernambuco (p.28)
• Landing (p.31)
• Pernambuco (p.33)
• Trips to Olinda & Area (p.39)
• Further Trips to the Inner Country & the Beach (p.44)
• Departure from Pernambuco (p.55)
• Over the Atlantic Ocean (p.56)
• Over the Clouds (p.58)
• Madeira (p.62)
• Portugal-Spain (p.67)
• Over the Bay of Biscay (p.70)
• France & Arrival (p.71)

Bruer's book is based on his diary entries and photographs made during the flight. The manuscript was finished in November 1931 but has never been published until now. This wonderful rare flight adventure book was written by a man, who was in fact on board the Graf Zeppelin. Publisher included both, English and German texts, illustrated mostly by the author's photographs and drawings. Furthermore all postmarks used on the mail, delivered via airships Graf Zeppelin and Hindenburg, to South America in 1930 - 1937 are listed in this book.

Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Publication Date: February 2002
Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Pages: 202