The Rambler Club's aeroplane: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Rambler Club's aeroplane is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sheppard, W. Crispin (William Crispin) (1871–?).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Rambler Club’s Aeroplane" by W. Crispin Sheppard is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the escapades of a group of boys from the Rambler Club, particularly focusing on Bob Somers and his ward, Willie Sloan, as they travel to Wyoming to engage in thrilling activities, including a visit to Circle T Ranch and interactions with aviators experimenting with dirigibles. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Cranny Beaumont and his father as they discuss the troublesome and lazy behavior of Willie Sloan, Cranny's father's ward. They learn that Bob Somers and his friends are on their way to Tacoma, and excitement builds as Cranny anticipates their arrival and the adventures that await, particularly in the context of a booming Border City and the possibility of flying in an aeroplane. The opening sets the stage for not only character dynamics but also hints at a transformation for Willie, who is portrayed as discontent and reluctant about his new surroundings and activities. The narrative promises a mix of humor, friendship, and young adolescent challenges against the adventurous backdrop of the American West.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Rambler Club's aeroplane
- Author credits: Sheppard, W. Crispin (William Crispin) (1871–?)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
- Airplanes -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Wyoming -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
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