A Cruise in the Sky; or, The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
A Cruise in the Sky; or, The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
A Cruise in the Sky; or, The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sayler, H. L. (Harry Lincoln) (1863–1913).
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"A Cruise in the Sky; or, The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl" by H. L. Sayler is a children’s adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows young Andrew "Andy" Leighton and his mother as they arrive in the small town of Valkaria, Florida, after the death of Andy’s uncle, who was an eccentric inventor. The narrative blends elements of discovery and exploration as Andy becomes captivated with his uncle’s inventions, particularly an outstanding aeroplane motor, leading them into an ambitious endeavor that promises adventure. At the start of the tale, Andy and his mother disembark from a train in Valkaria, only to find themselves in an unexpected situation, struggling to reunite with their luggage and navigate their new surroundings. Initial nerves are calmed when they meet Captain Joe Anderson, a friend of Andy's late uncle, who offers them hospitality and hints at the unusual projects the uncle left behind. The plot is steeped in curiosity and innovation, especially as Andy discovers a model of a guiding tail for aeroplanes and a mysterious unfinished letter to a prominent aeronautic engineer, setting the stage for an exciting adventure that intertwines personal growth and the possibility of flight.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Cruise in the Sky; or, The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl
- Author credits: Sayler, H. L. (Harry Lincoln) (1863–1913)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
- Florida -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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