| Author |
Sayler, H. L. (Harry Lincoln), 1863-1913 |
| Illustrator |
Riesenberg, Sidney H., 1885-1971 |
| Title |
The Boy Aeronauts' Club; or, Flying for Fun
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| Series Title |
The Aeroplane Boys Series, no. 4
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"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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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57000 |
| Release Date |
Apr 19, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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