The Boy Aeronauts' Club; or, Flying for Fun by H. L. Sayler

"The Boy Aeronauts' Club; or, Flying for Fun" by H. L. Sayler is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the escapades of Bob Balfour, a boy from Chicago, as he embarks on an exciting journey filled with maritime adventures in Pensacola, Florida. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, courage, and the allure of the sea. The opening of the novel introduces Bob Balfour, who is sent to Florida for his health. As he explores the local sights, he encounters Captain Joe Romano, a colorful sailor who invites him to go fishing. Bob soon meets two local boys, Tom and Hal, leading to his invitation to join the Anclote Fishing Club, where the spirit of camaraderie and adventure begins to blossom. The story takes a thrilling turn as Bob's new friendship leads him to rescue a fellow boy, Mac, whose antics previously threatened the club's unity. This opening lays the foundation for a dynamic tale of exploration and adventure on the water, setting the stage for more daring exploits to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Sayler, H. L. (Harry Lincoln), 1863-1913
Illustrator Riesenberg, Sidney H., 1885-1971
Title The Boy Aeronauts' Club; or, Flying for Fun
Series Title The Aeroplane Boys Series, no. 4
Credits Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 57000
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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