Dave Dashaway, Air Champion; Or, Wizard Work in the Clouds
1915
Dave Dashaway, Air Champion; Or, Wizard Work in the Clouds
1915
Published in 1915, 'Dave Dashaway, Air Champion' by Roy Rockwood follows the young aviator Dave Dashaway as he prepares for an international aviation contest. Alongside his friend Hiram, Dave faces challenges from rivals and mysterious adversaries, including a suspicious Englishman who offers a secret mission. The story combines adventure and mystery, highlighting the early 20th-century fascination with aviation and the spirit of competition in the skies.
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“air, within the full view of every person on the ground, distinctly the Ariel began “writing.” “A-R-I-E-L”–in small letter script; every curve and letter formation could be traced.””
— Roy Rockwood
“Several of them set the Ariel a pace, but all but two of them soon fell behind. One of these, a full type Curtiss, held a fair follow-up at a distance.””
— Roy Rockwood
