Book details
The Air Ship Boys or, the Quest of the Aztec Treasure
Description
The Airship Boys set off in pursuit of an ancient Aztec treasure that is said to be buried in the American West. The Air Ship Boys Or, the Quest of the Aztec Treasure is the first entry in what became a popular series of juvenile adventure books. Great fun for the youthful reader. Ashton Lamar was one of the pen names of Harry Lincoln Sayler, a newspaperman and novelist. He wrote three fiction series for young readers relating to the technology of airplanes and flight. He wrote the Boy Scouts of the Air series under the pen name Gordon Stuart, the Aeroplane Boys series as Ashton Lamar, the Airship Boys series under his own name and the Boys' Big Game series, under the pseudonym Elliott Whitney.
Age
10-14
Text complexity
proficient
Length
148 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Adventure: 'The Air Ship Boys or, the Quest of the Aztec Treasure' offers an exciting and engaging adventure story that captures the imagination with its blend of early aviation and ancient mysteries.
- Cultural Exploration: Through the quest for Aztec treasure, readers are introduced to aspects of Aztec history and culture, sparking interest in pre-Columbian civilizations and their legacies.
- Classic Literature Experience: Reading a book from the early 1900s allows readers to experience the language, storytelling techniques, and cultural attitudes of the time, offering a window into the past and its literary heritage.