A Viking of the Sky A Story of a Boy Who Gained Success in Aeronautics

""A Viking of the Sky"" is a captivating book that tells the story of a young boy who achieved great success in the field of aeronautics. Written by Hugh McAlister, the book takes readers on a journey through the life of the protagonist, who overcomes numerous challenges to become a renowned aviator.The story begins with the boy's childhood, where he develops a fascination for flying and dreams of becoming a pilot. Despite facing financial difficulties and societal pressure to pursue a more conventional career, he remains steadfast in his pursuit of his passion.As he grows older, the boy's determination and hard work pay off, and he gains recognition for his skills as a pilot. He becomes a pioneer in the field of aeronautics, breaking records and achieving feats that were previously thought impossible.Throughout the book, McAlister weaves in fascinating details about the history of aviation, providing readers with a glimpse into the evolution of this field. The book is also filled with vivid descriptions of the boy's flights and the various challenges he faces along the way.Overall, ""A Viking of the Sky"" is an inspiring tale of perseverance and determination that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation, history, or simply a good story about overcoming obstacles and achieving one's dreams.1930. From the Air Adventures Series. The story begins: Oh, how I wish I was up there! muttered Hal Dane to himself as he cocked an eye upward into the far heights of the moonlit sky. In mind, Hal Dane was already just below the stars, riding the clouds in a winged ship; before him, on imaginary instrument board, ticked the latest thing in indicator, controller, tachometer. And all the while, like the other half of a dual personality, his hands and feet mechanically guided his rattletrap old truck along the ruts of the lonesome country road. On the downgrades Hal�������s left hand with skill of long practice choked a brakeless wheel with a wooden block, and on the upgrades his right foot judiciously kicked a wire that let on extra juice for the pull. In Hillton, Hal�������s home village, folks laughed considerably over the Western Flyer, which a green daub of paint on the sideboards flaunted to the world as the ancient truck�������s title. But folks didn�������t laugh at the boy who persistently patched up the rattletrap and drove it. Anyone knew that it took genius of sorts even to hold the contraption to the straight road.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.