The Sky Pilot's Great Chase; Or, Jack Ralston's Dead Stick Landing by Newcomb

"The Sky Pilot's Great Chase; Or, Jack Ralston's Dead Stick Landing" by Ambrose Newcomb is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure follows Jack Ralston, a skilled aviator working in the U.S. Secret Service, along with his companion Perk, as they embark on a series of thrilling escapades related to aviation and crime-fighting. The narrative showcases their camaraderie and excitement for air travel while tackling dangerous situations. At the start of the story, Jack Ralston and his friend, now known as Gabe Smith, are enjoying their stay at a hotel in Salt Lake City. While discussing their current assignment and the merits of their newly acquired plane, they are drawn into a fire rescue scene, where they witness a tenement building ablaze. Perk's eagerness for action is highlighted as they rush to help those trapped inside. The opening sets the stage for Jack's heroism and the two characters' shared zest for danger, establishing a blend of adventure and suspense that is likely to engage readers looking for excitement in aviation-themed narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Newcomb, Ambrose
Title The Sky Pilot's Great Chase; Or, Jack Ralston's Dead Stick Landing
Credits E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Air pilots -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Secret service -- United States -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 45629
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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