Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in France and Belgium: Or, Saving the Fortunes of the Trouvilles: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in France and Belgium: Or, Saving the Fortunes of the Trouvilles: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in France and Belgium: Or, Saving the Fortunes of the Trouvilles is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Porter, Horace (1863–?).
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"Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in France and Belgium" by Horace Porter is a young adult adventure story written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the exciting and risky exploits of young aviators Billy Barry and Henri Trouville as they find themselves amidst the dangers of World War I in France and Belgium. The engaging theme centers around their quest to uncover and recover buried family treasures, all while facing adventures involving air travel, military encounters, and personal bravery. The beginning of the story introduces us to a thrilling night journey aboard a sea-plane as the boys embark on their mission. Captain Leonidas Johnson pilots the aircraft, with the spirited Billy and Henri accompanying him. After a turbulent flight through stormy skies, the sea-plane is left stranded on the coast of Ostend, leading the boys into unforeseen adventures. As they navigate through the war-torn landscape, they encounter various challenges, including aerial dogfights and encounters with enemy forces, while also seeking to find a lost treasure hidden in their family estate. The initial chapters lay the groundwork for an action-packed narrative filled with camaraderie, bravery, and a sense of adventure.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in France and Belgium: Or, Saving the Fortunes of the Trouvilles
- Author credits: Porter, Horace (1863–?)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations -- Juvenile fiction
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium -- Juvenile fiction
- World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Historical Novels
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