The Flyers (1907)

By George Barr McCutcheon

Book Overview

The Flyers is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon and first published in 1907. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows the lives of two brothers, Rodney and Jack Sherwood, who are both passionate about aviation. As the aviation industry is just beginning to take off, the brothers are determined to make a name for themselves as pilots.Rodney is the more serious of the two brothers and is determined to become a successful pilot. Jack, on the other hand, is more carefree and enjoys the thrill of flying. Despite their different personalities, the brothers are united in their love of aviation and their desire to succeed.As they work to build their careers as pilots, the brothers face a number of challenges, including financial difficulties and fierce competition from other pilots. Along the way, they also encounter a number of interesting characters, including a wealthy businessman who becomes their patron and a beautiful young woman who catches Rodney's eye.The Flyers is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of early aviation. McCutcheon's vivid descriptions of the flying machines of the time and the daring feats of the pilots who flew them make this a must-read for anyone interested in the history of aviation or early 20th century adventure novels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163964557
• ISBN13: 9781163964552
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"