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Henry Kitchell Webster

The Sky Man

The Sky Man

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The Sky Man (1910) is a novel by Henry Kitchell Webster that combines invention, mystery, and murder. Set in the Arctic, it follows the journey of Philip Cayley, an aviator and self-taught inventor, as he encounters a mysterious man and a group of men in walrus skin jackets. Cayley witnesses the man being struck by a deadly dart, leading to a thrilling adventure. This edition of the novel features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press


The Sky Man (1910) is a novel by Henry Kitchell Webster, written at the height of his career as a popular author of magazine serials. The novel is a captivating blend of invention, mystery, and murder, inspired by recent advances in human aviation. Set against the backdrop of the Arctic Ocean, the story follows the adventures of Philip Cayley, a seasoned veteran of the United States army and self-taught inventor who has spent years perfecting human flight. Equipped with an aerodynamic wingsuit, Cayley embarks on a research mission above the Arctic, where he encounters a mysterious man in similar leather clothing. As Cayley watches in horror, the man in the lead is struck by a deadly dart, tumbling down an immeasurable crevasse.

Determined to avoid discovery, Cayley circles back to his ship, unaware of the impending danger that awaits him. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Henry Kitchell Webster's The Sky Man is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers. The novel explores themes of invention, determination, and the boundaries of human potential, offering a thrilling and thought-provoking journey that has remained entertaining and captivating over a century after its publication.


Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513133973

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