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Linda Carlton's Island Adventure

    Linda Carlton's Island Adventure is an adventure fiction novel by Edith Lavell. Key subjects include robinsonades.

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    About Linda Carlton's Island Adventure

    "Linda Carlton's Island Adventure" by Edith Lavell is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Linda Carlton, a talented young aviatrix, who has just graduated and is eager to pursue her dream of an aviation career. As she embarks on a solo flight to the southern states, she is quickly caught up in a thrilling adventure involving a kidnapping and a group of criminals who seek to exploit her skills for their own nefarious purposes. The opening of the book introduces Linda as a determined and independent character, still basking in her recent accomplishments while navigating the pressures of societal expectations and the scrutiny of the press. She decides to take a flight to purchase an autogiro, a unique type of aircraft, and heads out on an exciting trip filled with self-discovery. However, her adventure takes a dark turn when she encounters a gang of criminals in the Okefenokee Swamp, leading to her abduction. As the story unfolds, Linda must rely on her wits and her piloting skills to escape and confront the dangers around her. The narrative sets the stage for a gripping tale of resilience and bravery, appealing to readers who enjoy adventurous and empowering plots.
    Summary from Project Gutenberg (automatically generated)

    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Adventure stories
    • Mystery and detective stories
    • Robinsonades
    • Young women, Social life and customs, Juvenile fiction
    • Women air pilots, Juvenile fiction
    • Cuba, Description and travel, Juvenile fiction
    • Carlton, Linda, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Linda Carlton's Island Adventure?

    Linda Carlton's Island Adventure was written by Edith Lavell.

    What genre is Linda Carlton's Island Adventure?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure.

    Is Linda Carlton's Island Adventure 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 Linda Carlton's Island Adventure?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Treasure Island, The Fellowship of the Ring and Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, II.

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