The Rambler Club's aeroplane by W. Crispin Sheppard

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Author Sheppard, W. Crispin (William Crispin), 1871-
Title The Rambler Club's aeroplane
Original Publication United States: The Penn Publishing Company, 1912.
Note Illustrated by the author.
Credits David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Rambler Club’s Aeroplane" by W. Crispin Sheppard is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the escapades of a group of boys from the Rambler Club, particularly focusing on Bob Somers and his ward, Willie Sloan, as they travel to Wyoming to engage in thrilling activities, including a visit to Circle T Ranch and interactions with aviators experimenting with dirigibles. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Cranny Beaumont and his father as they discuss the troublesome and lazy behavior of Willie Sloan, Cranny's father's ward. They learn that Bob Somers and his friends are on their way to Tacoma, and excitement builds as Cranny anticipates their arrival and the adventures that await, particularly in the context of a booming Border City and the possibility of flying in an aeroplane. The opening sets the stage for not only character dynamics but also hints at a transformation for Willie, who is portrayed as discontent and reluctant about his new surroundings and activities. The narrative promises a mix of humor, friendship, and young adolescent challenges against the adventurous backdrop of the American West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Wyoming -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Airplanes -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 71604
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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