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Terre des hommes: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Terre des hommes by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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A lyrical account of the author’s time as a pilot flying the dangerous mail routes across the Sahara and the Andes. Many incidents are recounted, including the time he crashed his plane in the Sahara and, along with his navigator, is forced to walk for days without food or water before finding safety.

Quick facts about Terre des hommes

  • Title: Terre des hommes
  • Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • First published: 1936
  • Genre: 20th century, aeronautics, air pilots
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL86701W

Where to read Terre des hommes

Terre des hommes by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Terre des hommes about?

A lyrical account of the author’s time as a pilot flying the dangerous mail routes across the Sahara and the Andes.

Who wrote Terre des hommes?

Terre des hommes was written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

When was Terre des hommes published?

Terre des hommes was first published in 1936.

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