02134cam a22003133u 4500 25038 UtSlPG 20260610133555.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PE Wallace, Edgar, 1875-1932 Tam o' the Scoots Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-11 Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Tam o' the Scoots" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Tam, a reluctant soldier who becomes an adept pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. The book explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the chaotic nature of war, particularly in the context of aerial combat. The opening of the novel introduces Lieutenant Bridgeman, who is missing after a mission, and Tam, a Scottish mechanic turned pilot who exhibits both wit and bravado. Looked upon with a mix of respect and amusement by his peers, Tam's larger-than-life personality is evident through his playful banter and recounting of exaggerated exploits. As the narrative unfolds, the young recruits engage in the dangerous realm of dogfights above the German lines, with Tam proving himself more than just a caricature but a skilled airman battling both external enemies and his own apprehensions about the war. The beginning sets the stage for Tam's adventures and the relationships he forms within the squadron. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction War https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25038 66039 66039