A Thousand Miles an Hour

Name: A Thousand Miles an Hour
Author: Herbert Strang

In A Thousand Miles an Hour, Herbert Strang tells the story of a young man, John, who is determined to make a success of his life. He is determined to make something of himself, and he sets out on a journey to do just that. John is a young man from a small town in England, and he is determined to make something of himself. He sets out on a journey to find success, and he soon finds himself in the big city of London. Here, he meets a variety of people, from the wealthy to the poor, and he learns a lot about life. John soon finds himself in the world of business, and he quickly learns the ropes. He is determined to make a success of himself, and he soon finds himself in the world of high finance. He soon finds himself in the world of stock markets and investments, and he soon finds himself making a lot of money. However, John soon finds himself in a world of danger and intrigue. He soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous game of cat and mouse, and he soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous game of power and money. He soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous game of life and death.

By Herbert Strang · First published 1940 · Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy · 20 chapters · 52,717 words

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DERRICK MOORE turned up his shirt sleeves, at every twist wringing drops of water from the thin material.

"A Turkish bath every day and all day is rather excessive, Pedro," he said.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Herbert Strang
Date: 1940 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Length: 52,717 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 1,520 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Adventure — The title of the book implies a thrilling journey, and the plot follows a group of characters on a daring mission to save the world.
Science Fiction — The book contains elements of science fiction, such as futuristic technology and a post-apocalyptic setting.
Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures and a mysterious world.
Mystery — The book contains elements of mystery, as the characters must unravel the secrets of the world in order to save it.