Moonlight and moonshine

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Moonlight and moonshine

by Thomson Burtis

EN·~58 minutes·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total
1

CHAPTER II

22:33
2

CHAPTER III

12:20
3

CHAPTER IV

17:51
4

CHAPTER V

6:00

Description

A daring pilot charts a course over rugged, untouched mountains, his sleek, gas‑filled aircraft humming through crisp morning air. Below, the tangled forest and hidden valleys hint at a world still untouched by modern roads, where isolated settlements cling to the slopes and life moves to the rhythm of the land. As he searches for a suitable clearing to touch down, the tension of a fragile machine battling the elements mixes with the thrill of discovery, painting a vivid picture of early aviation’s bold spirit.

The journey leads to a modest town perched at a mountain’s foot, its wide, tree‑shaded main street a surprising contrast to the surrounding wilderness. From the sky, the pilot watches curious townsfolk gather, while a lone rider makes his way along a dusty road toward a hidden hamlet. The scene sets the stage for a tale of ambition, ingenuity, and the fragile balance between man, machine, and the untamed frontier.

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Language

en

Duration

~58 minutes (56K characters)

Release date

2024-07-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

TB

Thomson Burtis

1896–1971

An early American writer of aviation fiction, he helped turn the thrill of flying into fast-moving stories for young readers. His books and pulp work captured both the adventure of the airfield and the excitement of early flight.

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