This edition had all images removed.
Title: Tam o' the Scoots
Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Tam o' the Scoots" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Tam, a reluctant soldier who becomes an adept pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. The book explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the chaotic nature of war, particularly in the context of aerial combat. The opening of the novel introduces Lieutenant Bridgeman, who is missing after a mission, and Tam, a Scottish mechanic turned pilot who exhibits both wit and bravado. Looked upon with a mix of respect and amusement by his peers, Tam's larger-than-life personality is evident through his playful banter and recounting of exaggerated exploits. As the narrative unfolds, the young recruits engage in the dangerous realm of dogfights above the German lines, with Tam proving himself more than just a caricature but a skilled airman battling both external enemies and his own apprehensions about the war. The beginning sets the stage for Tam's adventures and the relationships he forms within the squadron. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wallace, Edgar, 1875-1932
EBook No.: 25038
Published: Apr 11, 2008
Downloads: 352
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject: War
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Tam o' the Scoots
Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Tam o' the Scoots" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Tam, a reluctant soldier who becomes an adept pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. The book explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the chaotic nature of war, particularly in the context of aerial combat. The opening of the novel introduces Lieutenant Bridgeman, who is missing after a mission, and Tam, a Scottish mechanic turned pilot who exhibits both wit and bravado. Looked upon with a mix of respect and amusement by his peers, Tam's larger-than-life personality is evident through his playful banter and recounting of exaggerated exploits. As the narrative unfolds, the young recruits engage in the dangerous realm of dogfights above the German lines, with Tam proving himself more than just a caricature but a skilled airman battling both external enemies and his own apprehensions about the war. The beginning sets the stage for Tam's adventures and the relationships he forms within the squadron. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wallace, Edgar, 1875-1932
EBook No.: 25038
Published: Apr 11, 2008
Downloads: 352
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject: War
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.