The Ellis, Edward Sylvester 1840-1916 creator Prittie, Edwin John 1879-1963 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Flying Boys in the Sky" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Harvey Hamilton, a young aspiring aviator, who receives flying lessons from the German expert Ostrom Sperbeck as they navigate the thrilling challenges of early aviation. With the backdrop of a budding aviation culture, the novel offers a mix of adventure and the excitement inherent in mastering flight. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Harvey Hamilton, a spirited 17-year-old eager to learn how to fly an aeroplane with guidance from the skilled aviator, Professor Sperbeck. Their journey begins on a summer morning in 1910 as Harvey takes his first lessons, learning about the mechanics and controls of the aeroplane. Accompanied by his childhood friend, the comical Bohunkus Johnson, and supported by a friendly merchant, they begin to experience the challenges and excitement of flight, facing colorful characters, unexpected challenges, and the intoxicating allure of the skies. The opening lays a strong foundation for the adventures that are bound to unfold as they explore the world from above. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-01-01 Produced by Rick Morris and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) Original publication data not identified Air pilots -- Juvenile fiction Airplanes -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified 11013139 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50823 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50823 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134152.0 50823