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Ben Hardy's flying machine; or, Making a record for himself

    Ben Hardy's flying machine; or, Making a record for himself is an airship adventure novel by Frank V. Webster.

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    "Ben Hardy’s Flying Machine; or, Making a Record for Himself" by Frank V. Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the story of a young boy named Ben Hardy, who aspires to make significant contributions in the realm of aviation. As he navigates various challenges, including saving his father’s workplace from disaster and learning about airships, Ben’s adventures intertwine themes of ingenuity, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams. The opening of the story introduces readers to a high-stakes incident at the Saxton Automobile Works, where Ben proves his quick thinking and bravery by averting a potential disaster caused by a malfunctioning engine. This establishes his character as resourceful and capable, earning him admiration from his father and the factory workers. As the plot unfolds, Ben is propelled into a world of engineering and aeronautics, embarking on a journey that promises both personal growth and thrilling experiences in the burgeoning field of aviation. Through his interactions and budding relationships, particularly with figures like Mr. Davis, Ben is motivated to build an airship, hinting at further adventures in the skies ahead.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Airships, Juvenile fiction
    • Aeronautics, Juvenile fiction
    • Mystery fiction
    • Thieves, Juvenile fiction
    • Airplane racing, Juvenile fiction

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    Who wrote Ben Hardy's flying machine; or, Making a record for himself?

    Ben Hardy's flying machine; or, Making a record for himself was written by Frank V. Webster.

    What genre is Ben Hardy's flying machine; or, Making a record for himself?

    It is usually shelved as Airships & Sky Pirates.

    Is Ben Hardy's flying machine; or, Making a record for himself free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Ben Hardy's flying machine; or, Making a record for himself?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship, Tom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky and Dick Hamilton's Airship; Or, A Young Millionaire in the Clouds.

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