Into the blue by F. Britten Austin
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"Into the Blue" by F. Britten Austin is a dramatic narrative exploring the life of an airplane pilot, written during the early 20th century. The book centers around themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of exhilaration through flight, as the protagonist embarks on an emotional journey entangled with old friends and unresolved feelings. The story follows Jimmy Esdaile, who is unexpectedly reunited with his old war buddy, Toby Selwyn, at a
seaside resort. As they reconnect, the tension between Jimmy and Toby escalates, particularly over their mutual affection for Sylvia, a woman Jimmy once loved. When Toby invites Sylvia for a flight in his seaplane, the situation takes a dire turn as his reckless behavior in the air escalates into a dangerous confrontation. As the narrative unfolds, the story becomes a gripping tale of survival and love, highlighting deep psychological conflicts against the backdrop of breathtaking aerial exploits. Ultimately, Jimmy must confront not only the perils of flying but also the turbulent emotions that have shaped their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Austin, F. Britten (Frederick Britten), 1885-1941 |
|---|---|
| Title | Into the blue |
| Original Publication | Chicago, IL: The Consolidated Magazines Corporation, 1924. |
| Series Title | Produced from the March 1924 issue of The Blue Book Magazine. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Seaside resorts -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Air pilots -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73541 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73541-2 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 165 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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