The Flying Spy (1919)

By Camillo De Carlo and Lieut. Camillo de Carlo

Book Overview

The Flying Spy is a novel written by Italian author Carlo Camillo De in 1919. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of a spy named Captain Francis Copeland, who is sent on a dangerous mission to gather information on the German army. Copeland is a skilled pilot and is tasked with flying over enemy lines to take photographs of enemy positions and movements. As he embarks on his mission, Copeland faces numerous challenges, including hostile fire, bad weather, and mechanical failures. He also encounters a German pilot named Hans, who becomes his rival in the skies. Despite the dangers, Copeland manages to gather crucial information that helps the Allied forces in their fight against the Germans. The Flying Spy is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of aerial combat during World War I. It also explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and patriotism. The book is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into the early days of aerial warfare and the role of spies in military operations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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: 1165808048
• ISBN13: 9781165808045
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"