Dangerous deeds : or, The flight in the dirigible by Frank Cobb
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"Dangerous Deeds: or, The Flight in the Dirigible" by Captain Frank Cobb is a thrilling adventure novel written in the early 20th century. It revolves around a young aviator named Lawrence Petit, who has risen from a life of poverty to become an accomplished pilot, driven by a fierce ambition to succeed and an enduring hope of discovering his origins. The story unfolds against the backdrop of World War I's aftermath, where
espionage and high-stakes missions set the stage for Lawrence to undertake a dangerous journey involving a dirigible and mysterious adversaries. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere in Washington is thick with fog, adding an element of mystery as Lawrence observes planes in flight, reflecting on his own past and ambitions. The narrative quickly shifts to Lawrence's upcoming meeting with a powerful figure, Hamilton Ridgeway, who is seeking to involve him in a secret and perilous mission. The tension escalates when Lawrence discovers that he is embroiled in a conspiracy involving espionage, the transportation of sensitive documents, and a gang of elusive criminals linked to the king's jewels. As the plot progresses, the stakes become increasingly high, and Lawrence must navigate the treacherous waters of intrigue, danger, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cobb, Frank |
|---|---|
| Title | Dangerous deeds : or, The flight in the dirigible |
| Series Title | Aeroplane boys series, 3. |
| Series Title | Aviator series, 3. |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Airships -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45546 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45546-4 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 476 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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