| Author |
Newcomb, Ambrose |
| Title |
The Sky Pilot's Great Chase; Or, Jack Ralston's Dead Stick Landing
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"The Sky Pilot's Great Chase; Or, Jack Ralston's Dead Stick Landing" by Ambrose Newcomb is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure follows Jack Ralston, a skilled aviator working in the U.S. Secret Service, along with his companion Perk, as they embark on a series of thrilling escapades related to aviation and crime-fighting. The narrative showcases their camaraderie and excitement for air travel while tackling dangerous situations. At the start of the story, Jack Ralston and his friend, now known as Gabe Smith, are enjoying their stay at a hotel in Salt Lake City. While discussing their current assignment and the merits of their newly acquired plane, they are drawn into a fire rescue scene, where they witness a tenement building ablaze. Perk's eagerness for action is highlighted as they rush to help those trapped inside. The opening sets the stage for Jack's heroism and the two characters' shared zest for danger, establishing a blend of adventure and suspense that is likely to engage readers looking for excitement in aviation-themed narratives. (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 |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
Air pilots -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Secret service -- United States -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45629 |
| Release Date |
May 11, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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