This book reveals the hidden history of Ru dolf Diesel\, one of the world&rsquo\;s greatest inventors\, and his myste rious disappearance on the eve of World War I.
\nSeptember 29\, 1913 : the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board i s one of the most famous men in the world\, Rudolf Diesel\, whose new inte rnal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during t he night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident\, sui cide\, or murder. \;
\nAfter rising from an impoverished Europea n childhood\, Diesel had become a multi-millionaire with his powerful engi ne that does not require expensive petroleum-based fuel. In doing so\, he became not only an international celebrity but also the enemy of two extre mely powerful men -&ndash\; Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rocke feller\, the founder of Standard Oil and the richest man in the world. The Kaiser wanted the engine to power a fleet of submarines that would finall y allow him to challenge Great Britain&rsquo\;s Royal Navy. But Diesel had intended for his engine to be used for the betterment of the world. \ ;
\nBrunt reopens the case and provides a compelling new conclusion about Diesel&rsquo\;s fate. Register now to see how the mystery unfolds!&n bsp\;
\nAbout the Author: \;Douglas Brunt is the \;New Y ork Times \;bestselling author of \;The Mysterious Case o f Rudolf Diesel \;and host of the top-rated SiriusXM author podca st \;Dedicated with Doug Brunt. A Philadelphia native\, he lives in Co nnecticut with his wife and three children. Visit DouglasBrunt.com for mor e information.
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