| Author |
Coxwell, Henry Tracey, 1819-1900 |
| LoC No. |
36029323
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| Title |
A knight of the air : or, The aerial rivals
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Digby, Long & Co., 1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Susan E., David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Knight of the Air, or The Aerial Rivals" by Henry Tracey Coxwell is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Harry Goodall, an ambitious young aeronaut passionate about ballooning and aeronautics, who finds himself entangled in both scientific experimentation and mysterious intrigues. As Goodall prepares for important tests of his balloon and airship designs, he navigates not only the complexities of his inventions but also the dangers posed by shadowy figures who seem intent on thwarting his efforts. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mr. Harry Goodall, who is anxiously waiting for the arrival of a cab in Trafalgar Square, setting off a series of mysterious events. Observing two suspicious men looming nearby, Goodall becomes intrigued and somewhat paranoid about their intentions. Upon reaching the Crystal Palace, where he has set up his aeronautical experiments, he is further drawn into intrigue when a young lady named Miss Chain and her mother become involved. Combined with the potential threat from his uncle, who disapproves of his ballooning pursuits, and the arrival of antagonistic figures from his past, the stage is set for a story filled with adventure, romance, and the aspirations of early aviation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Aeronautics -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74709 |
| Release Date |
Nov 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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