"The Flying Boat: A Story of Adventure and Misadventure" by Herbert Strang is an early 20th-century adventure following young Pierce Errington as he faces challenges both at school and in China, dealing with friendships and the enigmatic Mr. Ting, a Chinese man linked to his father's past. The opening highlights the initial tension between social class and cultural variety when Mr. Ting visits Errington's school, foreshadowing the difficulties in life and the adventures ahead as the boys transition to adulthood overseas with a playful band of comrades. This story examines themes of friendship, adventure, and cultural interactions during times of enormous historical change.
The Flying Boat: A Story of Adventure and Misadventure
By Herbert Strang
A young man's school days give way to thrilling escapades in China, where he contends with treacherous people and exotic settings.
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2012-11-14
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Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
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