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Frank Walton
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Books by Frank Walton
The Flying Machine Boys on Secret Service; Or, The Capture in the Air
"The Flying Machine Boys on Secret Service; Or, The Capture in the Air" by Frank Walton is a children’s adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This book is part of a series that follows the exploits of a group of young aviators, focusing on their thrilling missions that often involve espionage and danger. In this installment, the main characters—Ben Whitcomb, Jimmie Stuart, and Carl Nichols—embark on a government-sanctioned mission to rescue an abducted post-office inspector who holds crucial evidence against a fraudulent mail-order company. The opening portion of the narrative introduces the boys as they camp in the Rocky Mountains, having just arrived from a prior adventure in Peru. As they enjoy a meal prepared over a campfire, they encounter an unexpected grizzly bear that comes tumbling down a slope, raising suspicions about danger nearby. This leads them to a confrontation with two suspicious men who pose as government officials but whom the boys doubt. As the story unfolds, tensions rise as the boys are drawn into a web of intrigue involving missing documents, potential danger from the men in the camp, and the threat to their own safety. The stage is set for an exciting adventure filled with high-flying thrills and mystery.
The Flying Machine Boys on Duty; Or, The Clue Above the Clouds
"The Flying Machine Boys on Duty; Or, The Clue Above the Clouds" by Frank Walton is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. It follows a group of young aviators, specifically James Stuart, Ben Whitcomb, and Carl Nichols, as they embark on a mission to track down two notorious criminals after a bank heist and murder. With excitement in the air, the boys utilize their flying machines to traverse the dangers they face against both human adversaries and the challenges of flight. At the start of the story, we meet a young aviator flying over New York Bay who encounters a bothersome pursuer in another aircraft. After a defensive duel of skill in the skies, he returns to a hangar where he meets up with his friends. They are soon drawn into a conversation about a commission from the police to find the criminals behind a bank robbery and murder, believed to have fled to a mountainous region on the Pacific coast. As they prepare for their journey, hints are dropped of underlying threats from the criminals' associates, foreshadowing tension and adventure in their quest. The beginning sets up a gripping narrative filled with aerial pursuit, danger, and the camaraderie of youth united against crime.
The Flying Machine Boys in the Wilds; Or, The Mystery of the Andes
"The Flying Machine Boys in the Wilds; Or, The Mystery of the Andes" by Frank Walton is a fictional adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows a group of young aviators, known as the Flying Machine Boys, who find themselves embarking on a thrilling journey through the South American wilderness filled with mystery and danger, including encounters with indigenous tribes. The main characters include Ben Whitcomb, Jimmie Stuart, Glenn Richards, and Carl Nichols, who navigate through thrilling challenges while exploring ancient ruins. The opening of the story introduces the boys as they camp under the equator in the high Andes, humorously lamenting their unexpected cold surroundings despite being so close to the equator. They discuss their aspirations to explore old temples in Peru, revealing their curiosity about the local mysteries, particularly a haunted temple said to be surrounded by tales of ghostly figures and strange occurrences. As they prepare to move to a warmer camp site, Jimmie and Carl venture down to a river to fish but encounter danger in the form of local savages, leading to a tense escape back to their friends, setting the stage for further adventures and the unfolding of the mystery of the Andes.