| Author |
Jamieson, Leland, 1904-1941 |
| Illustrator |
Lehman, Paul |
| Title |
Flood waters
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| Original Publication |
Chicago, IL: The Consolidated Magazines Corporation, 1929.
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| Series Title |
Produced from the June 1929 issue of The Blue Book Magazine.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"Flood Waters" by Leland S. Jamieson is a thrilling adventure story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the dire consequences of a catastrophic flood affecting the Mississippi River area, highlighting the struggles of individuals caught in the devastation and the heroic efforts of a pilot working to save those affected. The story follows Nick Wentworth, the chief pilot of the U.S. Air Patrol, who is assigned to deliver urgent food and medical supplies to flood victims. When a train accident complicates his mission, he faces challenging conditions while attempting to rescue injured crew members and a distraught daughter. Battling inclement weather and the limitations of his aircraft, Nick demonstrates extraordinary bravery and resourcefulness. The tale progresses with gripping suspense as he navigates the airborne obstacles toward delivering the injured to safety, ultimately bringing forth themes of courage, sacrifice, and humanity amidst disaster. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
United States -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Air pilots -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Floods -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75015 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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