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The Airship Boys in the Great War; or, The Rescue of Bob RussellDe Lysle F. Cass

The Airship Boys in the Great War; or, The Rescue of Bob Russell

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Original author: De Lysle F. Cass

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"The Airship Boys in the Great War; or, The Rescue of Bob Russell" by De Lysle F. Cass is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young aviators, Alan Hope and Ned Napier, as they embark on a daring mission to rescue their friend Bob Russell, who has been imprisoned in Europe during World War I and is at risk of being executed as a spy. Their journey is marked by thrilling aerial escapades, confrontations with enemy forces, and the challenges of navigating through war-torn landscapes. At the start of the novel, Alan and Ned discover alarming news about their friend Bob's dire situation through a newspaper article, which propels them into action. They devise a plan to fly their advanced airship, the Ocean Flyer, to Belgium where Bob is held captive. The opening chapters set the stage for their decision-making process, showcasing their determination and bravery as they gather supplies and enlist their reporting friend, Buck Stewart, to accompany them. The urgency and suspense of their mission immediately hook the reader, promising a tale filled with action, camaraderie, and the spirit of adventure amidst the backdrop of war.

The Airship Boys in the Great War; or, The Rescue of Bob Russell, by De Lysle F. Cass. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #64184.

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32 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter302 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: What the Newspaper Told1,309 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: In the Offices of the New York Herald1,888 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: Someone Tries to Buy the “flyer”1,108 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: Getting the “ocean Flyer” Ready2,400 words
  6. 6.Chapter V: Buck Stewart--And a Warning1,529 words
  7. 7.Chapter VI: Escaping From Deadly Shadows1,553 words
  8. 8.Chapter VII: What Happened to Ned1,441 words
  9. 9.Chapter VIII: Six Miles Up in the Air1,408 words
  10. 10.Chapter IX: Paris Proves Unfriendly1,489 words
  11. 11.Chapter X: An Adventure in the Ardennes1,695 words
  12. 12.Chapter XI: The Fight in the Forest856 words
  13. 13.Chapter XII: Buck Takes His Life in His Hands1,180 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIII: “to Be Shot at Sunrise!”1,531 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIV: The Rescue1,565 words
  16. 16.Chapter XV: In Deadly Peril900 words
  1. 17.Chapter XVI: Ned Saves the “flyer’s” Crew944 words
  2. 18.Chapter XVII: Bob Russell’s Story1,455 words
  3. 19.Chapter XVIII: How Bob Was Captured as a Spy1,336 words
  4. 20.Chapter XIX: A Strange Country1,492 words
  5. 21.Chapter XX: A Fight with Wild Cossacks in Poland1,488 words
  6. 22.Chapter XXI: Inside of Besieged Przemysl1,427 words
  7. 23.Chapter XXII: The Boys Perform an Act of Mercy1,510 words
  8. 24.Chapter XXIII: Strange Sights in Vienna1,493 words
  9. 25.Chapter XXIV: On the Trail of the Conspirators1,428 words
  10. 26.Chapter XXV: The Boys Get Worried Over Ned1,609 words
  11. 27.Chapter XXVI: An Attempt to Assassinate the Emperor1,244 words
  12. 28.Chapter XXVII: The Man in the Cloak Surprises Everybody1,501 words
  13. 29.Chapter XXVIII: Surrounded by German Zeppelins865 words
  14. 30.Chapter XXIX: The Battle Above the Clouds959 words
  15. 31.Chapter XXX: The Most Terrible Accident of All1,521 words
  16. 32.Chapter XXXI: The End of the Ocean Flyer1,129 words