In mid-air
📘 About this eBook
Author
➡️ R. J. McSwiney
Little is known about R. J. McSwiney, but his writing reflects the fast-paced, adventurous style of early 20th-century pulp fiction. His stories often explore human courage, mechanical daring, and moral conflict — themes that captured the imagination of readers during aviation’s golden age.
📖 Title
In Mid-Air
Originally published in 1929, In Mid-Air is a gripping aviation adventure that plunges readers into the suspense and drama of flight at a time when air travel was still perilous and new.
When a flight takes a dangerous turn, the pilot and passengers must face their fears, their pasts, and the forces of nature itself. The story combines thrilling aerial scenes with deep human tension, portraying bravery, vulnerability, and survival high above the clouds.
🏛️ Publication Details
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Original Publication: New York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1929
(Street & Smith was one of America’s leading publishers of pulp magazines, specializing in action, adventure, and mystery fiction.) -
Credits: Tapio Riikonen — for digitization and proofreading
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Language: English
🧾 Technical Details
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Category: Text (prose fiction)
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EBook-No.: 77166
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Release Date: November 1, 2025
🪂 Summary (Modern Overview)
In Mid-Air captures the excitement and danger of early aviation through fast-moving storytelling and intense emotional conflict. Blending action and introspection, McSwiney’s tale mirrors the spirit of the 1920s — an age of daring pilots, rapid innovation, and the thrill of conquering the skies.
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📘 About this eBook
Author
➡️ R. J. McSwiney
Little is known about R. J. McSwiney, but his writing reflects the fast-paced, adventurous style of early 20th-century pulp fiction. His stories often explore human courage, mechanical daring, and moral conflict — themes that captured the imagination of readers during aviation’s golden age.
📖 Title
In Mid-Air
Originally published in 1929, In Mid-Air is a gripping aviation adventure that plunges readers into the suspense and drama of flight at a time when air travel was still perilous and new.
When a flight takes a dangerous turn, the pilot and passengers must face their fears, their pasts, and the forces of nature itself. The story combines thrilling aerial scenes with deep human tension, portraying bravery, vulnerability, and survival high above the clouds.
🏛️ Publication Details
-
Original Publication: New York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1929
(Street & Smith was one of America’s leading publishers of pulp magazines, specializing in action, adventure, and mystery fiction.) -
Credits: Tapio Riikonen — for digitization and proofreading
-
Language: English
🧾 Technical Details
-
Category: Text (prose fiction)
-
EBook-No.: 77166
-
Release Date: November 1, 2025
🪂 Summary (Modern Overview)
In Mid-Air captures the excitement and danger of early aviation through fast-moving storytelling and intense emotional conflict. Blending action and introspection, McSwiney’s tale mirrors the spirit of the 1920s — an age of daring pilots, rapid innovation, and the thrill of conquering the skies.