Herbert Strang

Broschiertes Buch

The Air Patrol

A Story Of The North-West Frontier

Beschreibung

A breath of the empire's sky hangs over every page, a clear call to courage and curiosity. For readers old and new, The Air Patrol invites you to soar into the peril and promise of the North-West Frontier. In this classic juvenile adventure fiction, young protagonists navigate duty, danger, and growing up amid British India's frontier towns and rugged skies. The story-rooted in the era's air patrol spirit and empire frontier life-delivers brisk action, sharp teamwork, and the steady glow of steadfast comradeship. It reads as both a riveting adventure and a window into a world that shaped a generation of boys literature and school library collections alike. Its literary and historical significance endures: a touchstone of old British adventure classics, and a model of how colonial adventure tales could balance excitement with responsibility, honour, and honourable conduct. For casual readers, it offers fast pacing and memorable scenes; for classic-literature collectors, it provides a clear link to the roots of British adventure storytelling, written with genuine affection for its era and setting. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A worthy pick for readers seeking evergreen themes of air patrol incidents, duty and bravery, and the enduring allure of the north west frontier.

Autor

Herbert Strang was the shared pseudonym of English writers George Herbert Ely and Charles James L'Estrange, who collaborated throughout the early 20th century to produce popular adventure fiction, primarily targeting young readers. Both authors were affiliated with Oxford University Press, which published many of their books and helped lend their stories an air of literary respectability. Their works often depicted tales of imperial valor, technological innovation, and youthful courage, drawing inspiration from the narrative style of Jules Verne and continuing the legacy of adventure authors like G. A. Henty. The duo crafted stories that engaged with contemporary and historical settings, such as the Russo-Japanese War, Elizabethan naval exploits, and frontier conflicts, blending imaginative storytelling with moral clarity and patriotic sentiment. Their name also appeared on a variety of anthologies and serialized collections designed to appeal to young audiences, including adventure-themed annuals and school stories. A related pseudonym, Mrs Herbert Strang, was used for adventure fiction aimed at girls, including robinson tales. Their joint bibliography includes works like Round the World in Seven Days, The Air Scout, and With Drake on the Spanish Main, reflecting their fascination with exploration, flight, and military honor.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 302
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. August 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 493g
• ISBN-13: 9789354846922
• ISBN-10: 9354846920
• Artikelnr.: 62413483