Dangerous Deeds or The Flight in the Dirigible (Aviator Series Volume 3)

Language: English

Published by The Saalfield Publishing Company, Akron, OH, 1927

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The Saalfield Publishing Company, Akron, OH. c1927. Hardcover. Edition/Printing not stated. This is book #3 of 3 in the Aviator Series by Capt. Frank Cobb. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for an old price and notations in pencil on the FFFP. Book Condition: Very Good; light wear to head, tail, and tips; moderate toning to pages (common problem in Saalfield books due to high acid content in paper). DJ: Good; missing small pieces at head, tail, and tips; moisture staining to flap folds. Green cloth boards and spine with black lettering on the spine and front board. Frontispiece drawing of a pilot in a dirigible.168 pp 8vo. This book is a thrilling adventure novel that revolves around a young aviator named Lawrence Petit, who has risen from a life of poverty to become an accomplished pilot, driven by a fierce ambition to succeed and an enduring hope of discovering his origins. The story unfolds against the backdrop of World War I's aftermath, where espionage and high-stakes missions set the stage for Lawrence to undertake a dangerous journey involving a dirigible and mysterious adversaries. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere in Washington is thick with fog, adding an element of mystery as Lawrence observes planes in flight, reflecting on his own past and ambitions. The narrative quickly shifts to Lawrence's upcoming meeting with a powerful figure, Hamilton Ridgeway, who is seeking to involve him in a secret and perilous mission. The tension escalates when Lawrence discovers that he is embroiled in a conspiracy involving espionage, the transportation of sensitive documents, and a gang of elusive criminals linked to the king's jewels. As the plot progresses, the stakes become increasingly high, and Lawrence must navigate the treacherous waters of intrigue, danger, and self-discovery. A clean presentable copy in a Brodart mylar jacket.…

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Title
Dangerous Deeds or The Flight in the Dirigible (Aviator Series Volume 3)
Author
Captain Frank Cobb
Publisher
The Saalfield Publishing Company, Akron, OH
Publication year
1927
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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Adolescent/Childrens Books, Aviation/Aircraft

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