Dave Dawson at Truk: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Dave Dawson at Truk is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bowen, Robert Sidney (1900–1977).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Dave Dawson at Truk" by Robert Sidney Bowen is a war adventure novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows two pilots, Dave Dawson and Freddy Farmer, as they navigate the complexities of military life during World War II. The narrative plunges into their experiences training military aviators while uncovering a dangerous espionage plot involving Nazi and Japanese conspirators. The opening of the book sets the scene at the San Diego Naval Air Base, where Dawson and Farmer are inside the Officers' Club during a torrential rainstorm, lamenting their current assignment of training pilots. Despite their initial complaints and desire for more action, they find themselves embroiled in adventure when they witness suspicious behavior around nearby shacks. As they investigate, they stumble upon a conspiracy involving a Nazi spy and a Japanese operative plotting against American forces. This sets the stage for a thrilling tale filled with espionage, action, and the unpredictability of war.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dave Dawson at Truk
- Author credits: Bowen, Robert Sidney (1900–1977)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: History - Warfare
- Category: Novels
- World War II
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