The Dreadnought Boys on Aero Service by John Henry Goldfrap
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"The Dreadnought Boys on Aero Service" by Captain Wilbur Lawton is a novel written in the early 20th century. This installment continues the adventures of two young sailors, Ned Strong and Hercules Taylor, as they transition into the exciting but perilous world of naval aviation. The story centers on their involvement in new experimental aero services, giving readers a glimpse into their camaraderie and the challenges they face from both external foes
and rivals within the naval ranks. At the start of the book, excitement buzzes among the crew of the Dreadnought "Manhattan" as a notice for an experimental Aero squad draws the attention of both eager young sailors and skeptical veterans. Ned and Herc, driven by ambition and a thirst for adventure, decide to apply for the aerial positions, setting the stage for their next trials. Meanwhile, they contend with antagonistic figures from their past, notably Merritt and Chance, who harbor resentment towards them, hinting at underlying rivalries that may complicate their aeronautic endeavors. The opening chapters deftly blend action, character development, and a budding intrigue as the boys prepare for their latest daring exploits in the skies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goldfrap, John Henry, 1879-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Dreadnought Boys on Aero Service |
| Credits |
Produced by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (digital.library.villanova.edu/)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | United States. Navy -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52637 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52637-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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