The Cruise of the Gyro-Car
by OpenStories
Original author: Herbert Strang
"The Cruise of the Gyro-Car" by Herbert Strang is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the innovative gyro-car, a unique mode of transport, and follows Maurice and George Buckland, brothers embroiled in a thrilling escapade marked by espionage and pursuit as they navigate Europe. At the start of the book, the Buckland family is introduced, with Maurice arriving home from Sofia, Bulgaria, for a brief holiday. His younger brother, George, has been busy crafting his gyro-car, which leads to an unfortunate accident involving the car just as Maurice returns. As the story unfolds, the brothers quickly find themselves caught in an intrigue involving foreign spies, particularly a Count Slavianski, who appears to be shadowing them. Through various mishaps, misunderstandings, and narrow escapes, they set off on an adventure that tests their ingenuity and bravery, all fueled by a mix of humor and tension.
The Cruise of the Gyro-Car, by Herbert Strang. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #67642.
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17 Chapters
- 1.Preface483 words
- 2.Chapter I: Introduces the Gyro-Car3,038 words
- 3.Chapter II: Unwelcome Attentions4,210 words
- 4.Chapter III: The Yellow Car3,918 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Running the Plank2,827 words
- 6.Chapter V: Across the Alps3,276 words
- 7.Chapter VI: A Narrow Margin2,676 words
- 8.Chapter VII: An Act of War2,511 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: A Roman Road2,989 words
- 10.Chapter IX: The Honour of an Albanian2,941 words
- 11.Chapter X: Some Riddles and a Nursery Rhyme2,402 words
- 12.Chapter XI: In the Small Hours2,024 words
- 13.Chapter XII: The Swamp2,859 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: A Landslip in the Hills2,480 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: A Rush Through the Rapids4,138 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The End of the Cruise5,236 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: Reconciliation and Rewards2,730 words