Bøger af Hugh McAlister

¿Darn it!¿ he said. ¿Of course I owe it to you three fellows to give you all the dope, but I certainly hate to drag my affairs in. Still, after all our planning I can¿t leave you without an explanation. You know I live in Denver with my mother and two sisters. Boys, I¿ve got the finest mother, and the sweetest kid sisters. Mother works. She never gets a vacation; couldn¿t even come to my Commencement. Gosh! It made me sick. And my older sister (she¿s sixteen) has heard me tell all about you fellows, and she was so crazy to see you, and the school, and everything. But they couldn¿t make it. Too much car fare.¿¿Why, you big stiff!¿ cried the tall boy angrily. ¿Why didn¿t you say something? Mother and father came right through Denver. All your folks could have come on with them in the car.¿

1930. David Ellison, with little money but lots of ambition; Wally Cram, who has plenty of money; and Red Ryan, a young Irish mechanic are bound for a school for apprentices for lighter-than-air craft. Three years later, David and Red are putting the finishing touches on the flight of the Silver Ship, a giant dirigible nearing completion in its hanger. Wally appears. He has heard the Silver Ship needs more backing. He puts enough capital into the venture to assure himself a place on her round-the-world flight. He will now be a dazzling figure in the public eye. When the majestic ship leaves her hanger, David is a pilot and Red a mechanic aboard her. When she returns in nineteen days, she holds the record for a world flight. Wally is a very humble rich man, David a victorious pilot and inventor, and Red Ryan the friend that sticketh tighter than a brother. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.

This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.

""A Viking of the Sky"" is a captivating book that tells the story of a young boy who achieved great success in the field of aeronautics. Written by Hugh McAlister, the book takes readers on a journey through the life of the protagonist, who overcomes numerous challenges to become a renowned aviator.The story begins with the boy's childhood, where he develops a fascination for flying and dreams of becoming a pilot. Despite facing financial difficulties and societal pressure to pursue a more conventional career, he remains steadfast in his pursuit of his passion.As he grows older, the boy's determination and hard work pay off, and he gains recognition for his skills as a pilot. He becomes a pioneer in the field of aeronautics, breaking records and achieving feats that were previously thought impossible.Throughout the book, McAlister weaves in fascinating details about the history of aviation, providing readers with a glimpse into the evolution of this field. The book is also filled with vivid descriptions of the boy's flights and the various challenges he faces along the way.Overall, ""A Viking of the Sky"" is an inspiring tale of perseverance and determination that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation, history, or simply a good story about overcoming obstacles and achieving one's dreams.1930. From the Air Adventures Series. The story begins: Oh, how I wish I was up there! muttered Hal Dane to himself as he cocked an eye upward into the far heights of the moonlit sky. In mind, Hal Dane was already just below the stars, riding the clouds in a winged ship; before him, on imaginary instrument board, ticked the latest thing in indicator, controller, tachometer. And all the while, like the other half of a dual personality, his hands and feet mechanically guided his rattletrap old truck along the ruts of the lonesome country road. On the downgrades Hal�������s left hand with skill of long practice choked a brakeless wheel with a wooden block, and on the upgrades his right foot judiciously kicked a wire that let on extra juice for the pull. In Hillton, Hal�������s home village, folks laughed considerably over the Western Flyer, which a green daub of paint on the sideboards flaunted to the world as the ancient truck�������s title. But folks didn�������t laugh at the boy who persistently patched up the rattletrap and drove it. Anyone knew that it took genius of sorts even to hold the contraption to the straight road.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.