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The Air Pirate
by Guy Thorne
- Language
- EN
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- EPUB
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- 227 KB
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The Air Pirate is a late Edwardian adventure novel structured as a narrative centered on aerial crime and law enforcement. The story follows Sir John Custance, the Chief Commissioner of Air Police for Great Britain, as he investigates a series of daring air pirate attacks targeting civilian airliners. The novel depicts the challenges faced by Custance in maintaining order and safety in the emerging field of aviation during the early 20th century. Intertwined with themes of duty, heroism, and personal relationships, the narrative also introduces Constance Shepherd, a renowned actress who becomes involved in the unfolding conflict. The opening scenes depict Custance preparing for a crucial journey to Plymouth to address a recent incident, setting the stage for a plot that combines technological innovation with criminal intrigue.
Published during the early 20th century, the work reflects the period's fascination with aviation and the novel possibilities it presented for adventure and danger. The novel employs a straightforward adventure genre structure, with episodic chapters featuring various characters and events related to the air piracy threat. Its emphasis on contemporary technological developments and their societal implications situates it within the popular literature of its time, illustrating early ideas about air travel and aerial security.
Published during the early 20th century, the work reflects the period's fascination with aviation and the novel possibilities it presented for adventure and danger. The novel employs a straightforward adventure genre structure, with episodic chapters featuring various characters and events related to the air piracy threat. Its emphasis on contemporary technological developments and their societal implications situates it within the popular literature of its time, illustrating early ideas about air travel and aerial security.
From the opening pages
In memory of a certain celebrated walk from Great Holland to Frinton-on-Sea, and the salmon we met at the end of it. With all good wishes from the Author. CONTENTS CHAP. PAGE I. — The Commissioner of Air Police for Great Britain rides To Plymouth in Good Company 9 II. — Fate of the Transatlantic Air-Liner "Albatros" 24 III. — "Cold-blooded Piracy in the High Air" 39 IV. — The Newspapers in Full Cry 55 V. — The Familiar Spirit of Mr. Van Adams 67 VI. — Mr. Danjuro, Thinking Machine, explains Himself 83 VII. — The curious Fight in the Restaurant 99 VIII. — The Hunting Instinct is stimulated by a Procession 111 IX. — The Man with the Wicked Face 128 X. — Sir John Custance comes upon the House of Helzephron 138 XI. —" The Air Wolves are hunting to-night! " 150 XII. — The Killing of Michael Feddon 165 XIII. — The Secret that puzzled two Continents 176 XIV. — The Air Pirate at last 187 XV. — Led out to die 203 XVI. — The Hounds from Thibet and Mr. Vargus; with a Discovery on board the Pirate 216 XVII. — The Moment of Triumph 236 XVIII. — The Golden Dream 253 XIX. — Last Flight of the Pirate Airship 266 Epilogue 277 THE AIR PIRATE CHAPTER I THE COMMISSIONER OF AIR POLICE FOR GREAT BRITAIN RIDES TO PLYMOUTH IN GOOD COMPANY Nearly two years ago a leading London daily newspaper said: "The Government have assured us that all danger from present and future air piracies is now over, and that the recent events which so startled and horrified both this country and the United States of America can never recur. For our own part we accept that assurance, and we do not think that the Commissioner of Air Police for the British Government will be caught napping again. "In saying this we do not in the least mean to imply that Sir John Custance could either have foreseen or prevented the astounding mid-Atlantic tragedies. Sir John, though barely thirty years of age, is an official in every way worthy of his high position, an organizer of exceptional ability and a pilot of practical experience. Press and public are perfectly well aware that it is owing to his personal exertions that our magnificent Transatlantic air-liners are no longer stricken down by the Night Terror of…
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