Peck's Bad Boy in an airship: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Peck's Bad Boy in an airship is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Peck, George W. (George Wilbur) (1840–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Peck's Bad Boy in an Airship" by George W. Peck is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the misadventures of Peck’s Bad Boy, also known as Hennery, and his father as they embark on a journey to Europe and South Africa to explore airships and their potential military application for the United States Navy. The narrative is filled with pranks, mischief, and comedic situations that showcase Hennery's playful spirit and penchant for trouble. The opening of the book introduces us to Hennery, who expresses a longing to be an orphan and finds himself unexpectedly taken to an orphan asylum, where he believes he can have more fun without parental supervision. However, soon after, he learns that his father has a government appointment to investigate airships, and he is not invited. Hennery's experience at the orphanage is chaotic as he quickly encounters bullying from other boys and struggles to adapt to his new life. Eventually, he devises a plan to escape with a friend, leading to a series of escapades that set the tone for the adventure-filled story to come, including mishaps involving ballooning and a desire to reunite with his father in Europe.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Peck's Bad Boy in an airship
- Author credits: Peck, George W. (George Wilbur) (1840–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Airships -- Juvenile fiction
- Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
- Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
- South Africa -- Juvenile fiction
- Tribes -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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