Dave Dashaway the Young Aviator; Or, in the Clouds for Fame and Fortune

Published in 1913, 'Dave Dashaway the Young Aviator' by Roy Rockwood is a children's adventure novel centered on a young boy with a passion for aviation. Faced with the oppressive rule of his guardian, Silas Warner, Dave dreams of becoming an aviator and constructs a model airship in hopes of attracting the attention of an expert. His journey begins when he decides to run away from home to pursue his aspirations of fame and fortune in the skies. The book is notable for its early exploration of aeronautics in juvenile fiction.