Eagles of the Sky; Or, With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes
by OpenStories
Original author: Ambrose Newcomb
"Eagles of the Sky; Or, With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes" by Ambrose Newcomb is a thrilling adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jack Ralston and his friend Gabe Perkiser, who are tasked by the Secret Service to combat smuggling activities along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Armed with a speedy amphibian plane, they embark on a high-stakes mission filled with danger, clever tactics, and the excitement of aerial operations. The opening of the narrative introduces Jack and Perk as they prepare for their assignment, eager for action as they aim to dismantle a smuggling ring. They discuss their past experiences and gather intelligence on their targets while setting off in their plane, presenting a sense of camaraderie and determination. As they navigate the challenges posed by smugglers using boats and planes, the groundwork is laid for an adventurous tale where they employ their wits to outsmart criminals and protect the coast, all while dealing with the unique aspects of flying and boarding a captured rum-runner.
Eagles of the Sky; Or, With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes, by Ambrose Newcomb. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #31426.
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30 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Ready for Business2,676 words
- 2.Chapter II: The Curtiss-Robin Plane1,846 words
- 3.Chapter III: Like a Night Owl on the Wing1,504 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Dance of the Fireflies1,804 words
- 5.Chapter V: A Battle Royal1,458 words
- 6.Chapter VI: The Tear-Bomb Attack1,804 words
- 7.Chapter VII: A White Elephant on Their Hands1,522 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: The Spoils of Victory1,897 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Engineer Perk on Deck1,486 words
- 10.Chapter X: Tampa Bound1,944 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Perk Holds the Fort1,876 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Oddenemies Face to Face1,530 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: When Greek Met Greek1,922 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: The Coast Guard Men1,470 words
- 15.Chapter XV: With the Coming of the Moon1,919 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: The Lockheed-Vega Flying Ship1,375 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: Okeechobee the Mysterious1,414 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: The Master Crook1,487 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: The Scent Grows Warmer1,495 words
- 20.Chapter XX: Denizens of the Florida Swamps1,425 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: The Mysterious Coquina Shack1,499 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: The Man of Many Faces1,385 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: A Pugnacious Rattler1,480 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: On Hands and Knees1,423 words
- 25.Chapter XXV: Perk Demands More Water1,488 words
- 26.Chapter XXVI: The Fight at the Well1,507 words
- 27.Chapter XXVII: At Bay1,434 words
- 28.Chapter XXVIII: The Come-Back1,484 words
- 29.Chapter XXIX: A Last Resort1,392 words
- 30.Chapter XXX: Fetching in Their Man2,025 words