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This is one of the series books that American girls read for fun a century ago. It's not only a fast-paced tale of friendship and adventure, but also a window onto the past. Aunt Claire has combed through the attic of forgotten stories to rescue some of the best. Her third selection is The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship, originally published in 1911. In this book, you will meet Peggy Prescott and her brother Roy, two orphans who drop out of school and spend every last dollar they have to fulfill their father's dying wish—to construct a new type of aeroplane, better and more reliable than any other. With the help of their best friends Jess and Jimsy, can they get their Golden Butterfly in the air and win the $5,000 Young Aviator's Prize before the scheming banker Simon Harding forecloses on their aunt's Long Island farm? Or will Simon's son Fanning carry off the prize with the Phantom Airship he's constructing in secret with his unsavory helpers? Aunt Claire's illustrated introduction provides just the right amount of historical context for young readers: What was it like to fly in an airplane in 1911? Were there girl aviators in real life? And what can we learn from the mix of social attitudes displayed in the book? Don't forget to look underneath the jacket to see the original cover from 1911!

“Roy! Roy! where are you?” Peggy Prescott came flying down the red-brick path, a rustling newspaper clutched in her hand. “Here I am, sis,—what’s up?” The door of a long, low shed at the farther end of the old-fashioned garden opened as a clattering sound of hammering abruptly ceased. Roy Prescott, a wavy-haired, blue-eyed lad of seventeen, or thereabouts, stood in the portal. He looked very business-like in his khaki trousers, blue shirt and rolled up sleeves. In his hand was a shiny hammer. Peggy, quite regardless of a big, black smudge on her brother’s face, threw her arms around his neck in one of her “bear hugs,” while Roy, boy-like, wriggled in her clasp as best he could.

“Roy! Roy! where are you?” Peggy Prescott came flying down the red-brick path, a rustling newspaper clutched in her hand. “Here I am, sis,—what’s up?” The door of a long, low shed at the farther end of the old-fashioned garden opened as a clattering sound of hammering abruptly ceased. Roy Prescott, a wavy-haired, blue-eyed lad of seventeen, or thereabouts, stood in the portal. He looked very business-like in his khaki trousers, blue shirt and rolled up sleeves. In his hand was a shiny hammer. Peggy, quite regardless of a big, black smudge on her brother’s face, threw her arms around his neck in one of her “bear hugs,” while Roy, boy-like, wriggled in her clasp as best he could. “Now, just look here,” cried Peggy, quite out of breath with her own vehemence. She flourished the paper under his nose and, imitating the traditional voice of a town crier, announced: “Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! Roy Prescott or any of the ambitious aviators—now is your chance! Great news from the front! Third and last call!” “You’ve got auctioneering, the Supreme Court and war times, mixed up a bit, haven’t you?” asked Roy with masculine condescension, but gazing fondly at his vivacious sister nevertheless.

Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1911]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - eng, Pages 312. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. COMPLETE LEATHER WILL COST YOU EXTRA US$ 25 APART FROM THE LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. {FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.}

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A popular children’s books author of the late 19th and early 20th century, Margaret Burnham had a way of telling exciting stories to the young audience. Her book “The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship” follows the adventures of Peggy and Roy Prescott as they build their own plane, struggle to win and Aviator contest and redeem their late father’s estate. The main protagonists of the story are the ingenious teenagers Peggy and Roy Prescott. They both love planes and aviation, and this is something they inherited from their father. Mister Prescott had always dreamt of building an airplane that would not be as limited as the models that were in current use. However, he never managed to see his dream come true, as he died soon after starting his grand project, while his children were in their teens. The two teenagers never give up, and they soon start work on the framework that had already been started by their late father. They succeed in building an airplane like never before, a silent aircraft that would resemble a phantom airship. They nicknamed their plane The Golden Butterfly. Peggy and Roy plan to enter the young aviator’s contest, where they can win the amazing prize of 5,000 dollars. They need the money in order to save their home which is about to be taken away by the evil banker Mister Harding. Peggy and Roy find help in the siblingsJess and Jimsy Bancroft, embarking in exciting and perilous adventures which mostly take place aboard their trusted airship The Golden Butterfly. The story follows their adventures as they go through a kidnapping, the theft of valuable jewels and getting in touch with other desperate people in the Long Island village of Sandy Bay. The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship is a must read for the young and adults alike, as there is never a dull moment in the Prescott’s flying adventures.