The Cruise of the Gyro-Car: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Cruise of the Gyro-Car is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Strang, Herbert.
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"The Cruise of the Gyro-Car" by Herbert Strang is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the innovative gyro-car, a unique mode of transport, and follows Maurice and George Buckland, brothers embroiled in a thrilling escapade marked by espionage and pursuit as they navigate Europe. At the start of the book, the Buckland family is introduced, with Maurice arriving home from Sofia, Bulgaria, for a brief holiday. His younger brother, George, has been busy crafting his gyro-car, which leads to an unfortunate accident involving the car just as Maurice returns. As the story unfolds, the brothers quickly find themselves caught in an intrigue involving foreign spies, particularly a Count Slavianski, who appears to be shadowing them. Through various mishaps, misunderstandings, and narrow escapes, they set off on an adventure that tests their ingenuity and bravery, all fueled by a mix of humor and tension.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Cruise of the Gyro-Car
- Author credits: Strang, Herbert
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Europe -- Juvenile fiction
- Inventions -- Juvenile fiction
- Motor vehicles, Amphibious -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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