Author |
Lavell, Edith |
Title |
Linda Carlton's Island Adventure
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Credits |
Produced by Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"Linda Carlton's Island Adventure" by Edith Lavell is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Linda Carlton, a talented young aviatrix, who has just graduated and is eager to pursue her dream of an aviation career. As she embarks on a solo flight to the southern states, she is quickly caught up in a thrilling adventure involving a kidnapping and a group of criminals who seek to exploit her skills for their own nefarious purposes. The opening of the book introduces Linda as a determined and independent character, still basking in her recent accomplishments while navigating the pressures of societal expectations and the scrutiny of the press. She decides to take a flight to purchase an autogiro, a unique type of aircraft, and heads out on an exciting trip filled with self-discovery. However, her adventure takes a dark turn when she encounters a gang of criminals in the Okefenokee Swamp, leading to her abduction. As the story unfolds, Linda must rely on her wits and her piloting skills to escape and confront the dangers around her. The narrative sets the stage for a gripping tale of resilience and bravery, appealing to readers who enjoy adventurous and empowering plots. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Adventure stories
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Subject |
Mystery and detective stories
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Subject |
Robinsonades
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Subject |
Young women -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Women air pilots -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Cuba -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Carlton, Linda (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
45457 |
Release Date |
Apr 22, 2014 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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