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100 1 _aPorter, Horace,
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245 1 0 _aOur Young Aeroplane Scouts in Russia; or, Lost on the Frozen Steppes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-06-16
508 _aE-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (http://www.hathitrust.org/digital_library)
520 _a"Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in Russia; or, Lost on the Frozen Steppes" by Horace Porter is an adventurous novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young aviators, Billy Barry and his friend Henri Trouville, who are tasked with important aerial missions during a tumultuous time in Russia, particularly against the backdrop of World War I. Their journey is filled with intrigue as they encounter secretive figures, evade danger from Cossacks, and uncover plots that threaten their lives and their country. The opening of the novel introduces Billy and Henri as they navigate the streets of Petrograd, attempting to return to their aviation unit after a previous dangerous encounter. They face humorous challenges and misunderstandings with military officials while hinting at deeper tensions involving a mysterious Cossack and a dangerous secret agent named Roque. As they receive new orders for their next flight assignment, their adventure thickens with an added layer of suspense when they encounter a silversmith and his strange gestures, setting the stage for the perilous escapades that lie ahead. The blend of camaraderie, daring undertakings, and the rich historical context promises an engaging read for fans of action and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46007
999 _c86846
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