Trial Trip of the 'Flying Cloud'
The Flying Cloud is a thrilling adventure story about a group of friends who embark on a trial trip of a new airship, the Flying Cloud. The group consists of the airship's inventor, Captain John Orton, his daughter, Sarah, and her friends, Tom and Mary. The group sets off on their journey, but soon find themselves in danger when they are attacked by a mysterious airship. After a daring escape, they find themselves in a strange land, where they must battle against a powerful enemy in order to survive. Along the way, they discover secrets about the Flying Cloud and its mysterious power. The group must use their courage and ingenuity to survive the dangers of the unknown and make it back home safely. Along the way, they learn about the power of friendship and the importance of working together to overcome any obstacle. The Flying Cloud is an exciting and thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a great read for anyone who loves a good adventure story.
By J.R. Orton · First published 1859 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 10,077 words
First lines
-"THROUGH in four days to San Francisco," repeated I. "Marvellous age!"
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Trial Trip of the 'Flying Cloud' is listed on Textopian as a novel by J.R. Orton, dated 1859 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: J.R. Orton
- Date: 1859 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 10,077 words
- Structure: 1 section, 309 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests a journey in a sailing ship, which is a historical event.
- Adventure — The title suggests a journey, which implies an adventure.
- Romance — The title suggests a journey, which could imply a romantic adventure.
- Mystery — The title suggests a journey, which could imply a mysterious adventure.
Tags
adventure · travel · exploration · aviation · historical fiction · journey · sailing · maritime · expedition · discovery · navigation · ocean