The Airship Boys' Ocean Flyer; Or, New York to London in Twelve Hours

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The Airship Boys' Ocean Flyer; Or, New York to London in Twelve Hours

by H. L. (Harry Lincoln) Sayler

EN·~6 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
1

The Airship Boys’ Ocean Flyer

3:15
2

CHAPTER I

15:27
3

CHAPTER II

15:37
4

CHAPTER III

18:28
5

CHAPTER IV

17:51
6

CHAPTER V

18:14
7

CHAPTER VI

15:47
8

CHAPTER VII

18:10
9

CHAPTER VIII

16:08
10

CHAPTER IX

16:21

Description

At the bustling night desk of a New York newspaper, a sudden phone call sparks a spectacular idea: the latest giant airship, the Ocean Flyer, could make the transatlantic run in just twelve hours. The story’s reporter catches wind of the daring venture, and the prospect of covering such a historic flight fuels his imagination. Readers are whisked into a world where engineering marvels and the thrill of speed collide with the daily grind of journalism. The narrative sets the stage for a race against time to capture the world’s attention.

The young Airship Boys—enthusiastic mechanics, daring pilots, and a sharp‑witted reporter—join forces to document every detail of the colossal vessel’s preparation. As the crew outfits the massive craft with powerful engines and luxurious cabins, they confront technical puzzles and mounting pressure from the newspaper’s deadline. With the launch looming, the team’s camaraderie and resolve hint at an adventure that could rewrite the limits of aerial travel.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (359K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rick Morris and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-07-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

HL

H. L. (Harry Lincoln) Sayler

1863–1913

A journalist turned adventure writer, this early 20th-century storyteller helped bring the excitement of new technology to young readers. His books are packed with aircraft, exploration, and the fast-moving energy of the pulp era.

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