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Motor Matt's Reverse; or, Caught in a Losing Cause: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Motor Matt's Reverse; or, Caught in a Losing Cause: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Motor Matt's Reverse; or, Caught in a Losing Cause is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Matthews, Stanley R..

Catalogue synopsis

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"Motor Matt's Reverse; or, Caught in a Losing Cause" by Stanley R. Matthews is a thrilling adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This story follows the exploits of Motor Matt, a clever and skilled young aviator, as he navigates through devious plots and attempts on his life orchestrated by his enemies. The narrative blends elements of motor fiction with the excitement of aviation, promising suspenseful moments as Matt takes on his foes. The opening of the book introduces us to the nefarious plans of Murgatroyd and his cohorts, including the villainous Siwash Charley, who are plotting against Motor Matt. In a scene filled with confrontation, Matt is ambushed while flying his aëroplane and ultimately brings his machine down after being shot at through the air. Encountering injuries but determined, he struggles against his captors but is captured and restrained as they conspire to thwart his efforts to save Mrs. Traquair, whose homestead is at the heart of the unfolding drama. The tension mounts as Murgatroyd and Siwash Charley plot their next moves, leaving readers eager to see how Matt will outsmart them.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Motor Matt's Reverse; or, Caught in a Losing Cause
  • Author credits: Matthews, Stanley R.
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Adventure stories
  • Airplanes -- Juvenile fiction
  • Dime novels
  • Mechanics -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: Novels

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