Motor Matt's Hard Luck; or, The Balloon-House Plot by Stanley R. Matthews
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| Author | Matthews, Stanley R. |
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| Title | Motor Matt's Hard Luck; or, The Balloon-House Plot |
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| Summary | "Motor Matt's Hard Luck; or, The Balloon-House Plot" by Stanley R. Matthews is a thrilling adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the main character, Matt King, known as Motor Matt, and his friend Carl Pretzel as they navigate a dangerous plot involving a stolen airship called the Hawk. This exciting tale is filled with action, friendship, and the challenges of confronting a gang of criminals, establishing a fast-paced narrative that captivates readers interested in adventure and suspense. The opening of the novel sets the scene with Motor Matt and Carl Pretzel in a vibrant city, where they encounter Dick Ferral, a Canadian sailor with a history connected to Motor Matt. After a bout with some local hoodlums, Ferral reveals his intention to reunite with Matt, who is in South Chicago, where the airship Hawk is being showcased. The boys soon learn about a criminal gang led by Hector Brady who is intent on reclaiming the Hawk for nefarious purposes. As they delve deeper into the unfolding events, it becomes clear that the stakes are high, leading to an intense struggle as they work to thwart Brady’s plans and rescue their friend from danger. The opening excites anticipation for the series of confrontations that are to follow, engaging readers in the quest to see how Motor Matt and his pals emerge victorious against the odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Airships -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Mechanics -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47975 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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