The Lost Dirigible (1920) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164902560 : 1164902563 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Lost Dirigible is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1920. The story revolves around a group of people who embark on a journey aboard a dirigible, a type of airship that is powered by an engine and controlled by a steering mechanism. The passengers include a wealthy businessman, his daughter, a scientist, and a young journalist. During their journey, the dirigible encounters a severe storm that damages the engine and causes the airship to crash-land on a remote island. The passengers and crew find themselves stranded in a wild and uncharted region, where they must fend for themselves and find a way to survive. As they explore the island, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, hostile natives, and treacherous terrain. They also uncover a mysterious artifact that holds the key to their survival and the secret of the lost dirigi