Into the blue: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Into the blue: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

Into the blue is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Austin, F. Britten (Frederick Britten) (1885–1941).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Into the Blue" by F. Britten Austin is a dramatic narrative exploring the life of an airplane pilot, written during the early 20th century. The book centers around themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of exhilaration through flight, as the protagonist embarks on an emotional journey entangled with old friends and unresolved feelings. The story follows Jimmy Esdaile, who is unexpectedly reunited with his old war buddy, Toby Selwyn, at a seaside resort. As they reconnect, the tension between Jimmy and Toby escalates, particularly over their mutual affection for Sylvia, a woman Jimmy once loved. When Toby invites Sylvia for a flight in his seaplane, the situation takes a dire turn as his reckless behavior in the air escalates into a dangerous confrontation. As the narrative unfolds, the story becomes a gripping tale of survival and love, highlighting deep psychological conflicts against the backdrop of breathtaking aerial exploits. Ultimately, Jimmy must confront not only the perils of flying but also the turbulent emotions that have shaped their lives.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Into the blue
- Author credits: Austin, F. Britten (Frederick Britten) (1885–1941)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Air pilots -- Fiction
- England -- Fiction
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Seaside resorts -- Fiction
- Short stories
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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