The Flying Boys in the Sky by Edward Sylvester Ellis
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About this eBook
| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
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| Illustrator | Prittie, Edwin John, 1879-1963 |
| LoC No. | 11013139 |
| Title | The Flying Boys in the Sky |
| Series Title | Flying boys series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Rick Morris and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Summary | "The Flying Boys in the Sky" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Harvey Hamilton, a young aspiring aviator, who receives flying lessons from the German expert Ostrom Sperbeck as they navigate the thrilling challenges of early aviation. With the backdrop of a budding aviation culture, the novel offers a mix of adventure and the excitement inherent in mastering flight. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Harvey Hamilton, a spirited 17-year-old eager to learn how to fly an aeroplane with guidance from the skilled aviator, Professor Sperbeck. Their journey begins on a summer morning in 1910 as Harvey takes his first lessons, learning about the mechanics and controls of the aeroplane. Accompanied by his childhood friend, the comical Bohunkus Johnson, and supported by a friendly merchant, they begin to experience the challenges and excitement of flight, facing colorful characters, unexpected challenges, and the intoxicating allure of the skies. The opening lays a strong foundation for the adventures that are bound to unfold as they explore the world from above. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Air pilots -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Airplanes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50823 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 157 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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