Horace Daimler is a young man living in the small town of Daimler, England. He is the son of a wealthy industrialist, but he has no interest in following in his father's footsteps. Instead, he dreams of becoming an inventor and creating something that will change the world. One day, Horace discovers a strange dragonfly-like creature in the woods near his home. He quickly realizes that this creature is unlike anything he has ever seen before. He names it the Dragon Fly and begins to study it. Horace soon discovers that the Dragon Fly has the ability to fly faster than any other creature on Earth. He also discovers that it has the ability to communicate with him telepathically. Horace is amazed by the creature and decides to use it to create a revolutionary new form of transportation. He begins to build a prototype of a flying machine powered by the Dragon Fly. After months of hard work, Horace finally succeeds in creating a working prototype. He names it the Daimler Flyer and it quickly becomes a sensation. Horace's invention is so successful that he is soon known all over the world as the inventor of the Daimler Flyer. In honor of his achievement, the town of Daimler is renamed Horace Daimler in his honor. The Dragon Fly Part 1, How Horace Daimler Got His Name, is a thrilling adventure story about a young man's quest to create something revolutionary. It is a story of courage, determination, and the power of dreams.
By Fred M. White · First published 1910 · Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 5 chapters