Eagles of the Sky; Or, With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newcomb, Ambrose

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Eagles of the Sky; Or, With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes" by Ambrose Newcomb is a thrilling adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jack Ralston and his friend Gabe Perkiser, who are tasked by the Secret Service to combat smuggling activities along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Armed with a speedy amphibian plane, they embark on a high-stakes mission filled with danger, clever tactics, and the excitement of aerial operations. The opening of the narrative introduces Jack and Perk as they prepare for their assignment, eager for action as they aim to dismantle a smuggling ring. They discuss their past experiences and gather intelligence on their targets while setting off in their plane, presenting a sense of camaraderie and determination. As they navigate the challenges posed by smugglers using boats and planes, the groundwork is laid for an adventurous tale where they employ their wits to outsmart criminals and protect the coast, all while dealing with the unique aspects of flying and boarding a captured rum-runner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.fadedpage.com

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-02-27