James Moore - Pigeon Guided Missiles: And 49 Other Ideas that Never Took Off

**Pigeon Guided Missiles: A Journey Through History's Most Audacious Failures**

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if some of history's most outlandish ideas had been realized? What if the US Navy had truly equipped their missiles with pigeons, trained to guide them to their targets? What if a colony of Scots had flourished in Panama?

In **Pigeon Guided Missiles: And 49 Other Ideas that Never Took Off**, James Moore takes us on a captivating journey through a collection of fascinating but ultimately failed ideas. From the audacious plan to build a giant dome over Manhattan to the baffling fire-extinguished hand grenade, these tales reveal a side of history rarely seen.

Each chapter delves into a different concept, exploring the motivations behind it, the challenges faced, and the eventual downfall. Learn how the "great groundnut scheme" cost the British taxpayer a staggering £49 million, or how the ambitious dream of creating a new nation in the Pacific Ocean, named Minerva, ultimately sank.

Moore's engaging prose and insightful analysis make even the most far-fetched ideas come to life, reminding us that even the grandest visions can be dashed against the rocks of reality. This book is a delightful exploration of the human spirit's boundless ambition, a celebration of our capacity to dream big, and a reminder that even the most audacious ideas can sometimes be destined to fail.

James Moore is a British author and historian, known for his accessible and engaging writing style that brings history to life for a wide audience.

Wydawnictwo	The History Press
data wydania	listopad 2011 (data przybliżona)
ISBN	9780752459905
kategoria	Literatura popularnonaukowa
język	angielski