Dave Dashaway and His Giant Airship; or, A Marvellous Trip Across the Atlantic

"Dave Dashaway and His Giant Airship; or, A Marvellous Trip Across the Atlantic" by Roy Rockwood, tells the tale of a daring young aviator named Dave Dashaway, whose adventures soar to new heights when he attempts to cross the Atlantic in a giant airship called the "Albatross". Early in the story, Dave encounters a pompous young man and instead, Dave's kind heart shines as he puts his own plans aside to help a girl named Amy Winston reach her sick mother by piloting his airship, the "Gossamer". This act reveals Dave's bravery, skill, and caring nature, establishing the foundation for his future aviation escapades, embodying a spirit of excitement and youthful determination.