Project Gutenberg 2014-06-27 Public domain in the USA. 151 Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis) 1876 1959 The Dreadnought of the Air Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen "“The Dreadnought of the Air” by Percy F. Westerman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Sub-Lieutenant Basil Dacres, a young naval officer who finds himself embroiled in a series of adventures involving a mysterious airship. The book combines elements of naval fiction with emerging aviation themes, showcasing Dacres’ journey and interactions against the backdrop of military life and intrigue." "At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Dacres, a spirited young officer aboard H.M.S. "Royal Oak" moored near Singapore. His demeanor is light-hearted, characterized by practical jokes, but he faces serious repercussions after a prank that leads to his resignation from the Navy. As Dacres departs his ship and grapples with his uncertain future, he becomes intrigued by reports of a peculiar airship that seems to have eluded detection across various cities in England. The chapter sets the stage for the unfolding mystery and adventure surrounding Dacres as he navigates not only the challenges of his dismissal but also the thrilling possibility of engaging with the enigmatic world of airships." (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46117/46117-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en War stories Airships -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 596334 2025-07-18T14:23:22.477360 text/html 555167 2024-10-24T08:22:33 text/html 444472 2025-07-18T14:23:28.776346 application/epub+zip 455144 2025-07-18T14:23:23.195410 application/epub+zip 280517 2025-07-18T14:23:22.814443 application/epub+zip 622362 2025-07-18T14:23:33.126343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 590790 2025-07-18T14:23:28.417349 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416411 2022-09-21T04:16:03.252979 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 555536 2025-07-18T14:23:21.405370 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 535776 2024-10-24T08:22:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17091 2025-07-18T14:23:33.255336 application/rdf+xml 16276 2025-07-18T14:23:22.923352 image/jpeg 2372 2025-07-18T14:23:22.867351 image/jpeg 416022 2025-07-18T14:23:22.528421 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia