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"Dangerous Deeds: or, The Flight in the Dirigible" by Captain Frank Cobb is an early 20th-century adventure about a young and ambitious aviator, Lawrence Petit, who went from rags to riches and is determined to find out where he came from. It takes place after World War I, with lots of spying and risky missions. Lawrence is asked to go on a secret and dangerous journey involving a dirigible and some mysterious bad guys. At the beginning, Washington is foggy, adding to the mystery as Lawrence thinks about his past and dreams while watching planes. He's about to meet Hamilton Ridgeway, a powerful person who wants him to join a covert operation. The story gets intense when Lawrence realizes he's caught up in spying, moving secret papers, and a group of sneaky criminals connected to the king's jewels. As the story goes on, the dangers rise, and Lawrence must use his wits to survive the tricky world of secrets, danger, and finding out who he really is.