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by Lewis E. (Lewis Edwin) Theiss
THE YOUNG WIRELESS OPERATOR—WITH THE U. S. SECRET SERVICE
CHAPTER IAN UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITY
CHAPTER IIAN ADVENTURE WITH A SECRET SERVICE MAN
CHAPTER IIIA TIP BY WIRELESS
CHAPTER IVTHE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS
CHAPTER VON THE TRAIL OF A COTTON THIEF
CHAPTER VIWHAT WAS BEHIND THE FALSE PARTITION
CHAPTER VIIWILLIE GETS HIS CHANCE
CHAPTER VIIIIN THE ARMENIAN QUARTER
CHAPTER IXUNDER A CLOUD
A bright‑eyed teenager discovers the power of wireless telegraphy at a time when the technology is still a marvel, and his knack for decoding signals quickly catches the attention of the U.S. Secret Service. Assigned to a covert patrol, he learns to blend the quiet discipline of a camp boy with the fast‑paced world of espionage, handling secret messages that could tip the balance of a looming crisis. The early chapters follow his apprenticeship, the friendships forged in the cramped radio rooms, and the first tense moments when a mis‑routed transmission threatens to expose a plot.
Set against the bustling ports and riverways of early‑20th‑century New York, the story weaves authentic details of wireless stations, bustling docks, and the hidden lives of agents who rely on whispered code. The narrative balances technical intrigue with the youthful energy of a boy eager to prove himself, offering listeners a vivid glimpse into a world where every click of a key could change history.
Full title
The Young Wireless Operator—With the U. S. Secret Service Winning his way in the Secret Service Winning his way in the Secret Service
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (344K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-08-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1878–1963
Best known for fast-moving adventure stories for young readers, this American writer also spent years teaching journalism at Bucknell University. His books often mixed action, technology, and the outdoors in ways that spoke directly to boys of the early 20th century.
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