On Wednesday, May 1 at 3 PM, join us as we chat online with author Douglas Brunt about his instant bestselling non-fiction book The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. It reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel--one of the world's greatest inventors--and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.
September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder.
Brunt reopens the case and provides a compelling new conclusion about Diesels fate. To see how the mystery ends, register at https://libraryc.org/girardfreelibrary/46734