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Title: The Flying Death
Note: Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: David Widger
Summary: "The Flying Death" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Dr. Stanley Richard Colton, a young physician who struggles with insomnia and is drawn into a series of mysterious events while staying at a coastal retreat. The narrative is enriched with suspense, as Colton encounters peculiar phenomena, including strange sounds in the night and a deadly shipwreck, all while navigating budding relationships with characters like the enigmatic Professor Ravenden and the captivating Helga Johnston. The opening of the novel introduces Colton as he arrives at Montauk Point, seeking relief from the stresses of his medical practice. However, his rest is interrupted by strange sounds and a fateful encounter with Professor Ravenden, who invites him to investigate an unsettling noise outside. As the storm intensifies, Colton finds himself embroiled in a hero's act during a shipwreck, his bravery gaining him newfound respect and affection from those around him. Through vivid descriptions and a blend of intrigue and romance, the opening sets the stage for a gripping narrative that promises to delve into deeper mysteries and the complexities of human connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Adams, Samuel Hopkins, 1871-1958
Illustrator: Macauley, C. R. (Charles Raymond), 1871-1934
EBook No.: 44324
Published: Dec 1, 2013
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Long Island (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Mystery fiction
Subject: Pteranodon -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Flying Death
Note: Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: David Widger
Summary: "The Flying Death" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Dr. Stanley Richard Colton, a young physician who struggles with insomnia and is drawn into a series of mysterious events while staying at a coastal retreat. The narrative is enriched with suspense, as Colton encounters peculiar phenomena, including strange sounds in the night and a deadly shipwreck, all while navigating budding relationships with characters like the enigmatic Professor Ravenden and the captivating Helga Johnston. The opening of the novel introduces Colton as he arrives at Montauk Point, seeking relief from the stresses of his medical practice. However, his rest is interrupted by strange sounds and a fateful encounter with Professor Ravenden, who invites him to investigate an unsettling noise outside. As the storm intensifies, Colton finds himself embroiled in a hero's act during a shipwreck, his bravery gaining him newfound respect and affection from those around him. Through vivid descriptions and a blend of intrigue and romance, the opening sets the stage for a gripping narrative that promises to delve into deeper mysteries and the complexities of human connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Adams, Samuel Hopkins, 1871-1958
Illustrator: Macauley, C. R. (Charles Raymond), 1871-1934
EBook No.: 44324
Published: Dec 1, 2013
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Long Island (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Mystery fiction
Subject: Pteranodon -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.