02234cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000018001122450067001302640051001973000047002483360026002953370026003213380036003475000034003835000031004175080128004485201220005765340045017966530020018418560042018619990017019036468UtSlPG20260610133153.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aRockwood, Roy10aOn a Torn-Away World; Or, the Captives of the Great Earthquake 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aGreat Marvel Series: Volume 6  aRelease date is 2004-09-01  aProduced by Mary Wampler, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"On a Torn-Away World; Or, the Captives of the Great Earthquake" by Roy Rockwood is a novel that likely hails from the early 20th century. The story revolves around two boys, Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson, who, under the guidance of Professor Henderson, work on an advanced flying machine called the "Snowbird". The narrative promises a thrilling adventure as these characters embark on expeditions that push the boundaries of science and exploration, encountering unique challenges along the way.  At the start of the novel, Jack and Mark celebrate the completion of their airship, the "Snowbird", while they prepare for a test flight. Their playful banter with Washington White, the amusing African American servant, sets a lighthearted tone before they shift to the seriousness of the launch. The group's dynamics are established, showing camaraderie and humorous interactions. As they engage in a daring air adventure, they abruptly face unforeseen challenges, including a potential attack from another aircraft. The opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of exploration mingled with elements of danger, showcasing the excitement of early aeronautical endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6468  c48490d48490