The Hosts of The Air - Altsheler, Joseph A.
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Joseph A. Altsheler's "The Hosts of the Air" is a historical novel set during World War I. It follows a group of American aviators who join the war effort in France, facing danger and adversity. The protagonist, John Scott, is a young pilot eager to prove himself in battle. Altsheler's vivid descriptions of fights and air raids bring the war to life, while his attention to historical detail adds depth and authenticity. The aviators face increasingly difficult missions and heartbreaking losses, but remain steadfast in their commitment to each other and their country. The novel is a gripping…mehr

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Joseph A. Altsheler's "The Hosts of the Air" is a historical novel set during World War I. It follows a group of American aviators who join the war effort in France, facing danger and adversity. The protagonist, John Scott, is a young pilot eager to prove himself in battle. Altsheler's vivid descriptions of fights and air raids bring the war to life, while his attention to historical detail adds depth and authenticity. The aviators face increasingly difficult missions and heartbreaking losses, but remain steadfast in their commitment to each other and their country. The novel is a gripping tale of courage, sacrifice, and camaraderie that will resonate with readers long after they turn the final page.
Autorenporträt
Joseph A. Altsheler was born on April 29, 1862, in Three Springs, Hart County, Kentucky, to Joseph and Louise Altsheler. He was a newspaper reporter, editor, and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He wrote fifty novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Seven of his novels were in sequence.He worked as an editor at the Louisville Courier-Journal in 1885. In 1892, he started to work for New York World and then as the editor of the World's tri-weekly magazine. He wrote children's stories due to a lack of suitable stories.On May 30, 1880, Altsheler married Sarah Boles and had a son named Sidney. In 1914, during World War I Altsheler and his family were in Germany and they were forced to remain there.Altsheler died at the age of 57, on June 5, 1919, in New York. His wife, Sarah Boles died after 30 years. Their bodies are buried at the Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.Although each of the thirty-two novels constitutes an independent story, Altsheler suggested reading in sequence for each series (that is, he numbered the volumes). You can read the remaining eighteen novels in any order.