Publisher's Synopsis
""Virginia of the Air Lanes"" is a science fiction novel written by Herbert Quick and published in 1909. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of a young woman named Virginia who becomes a pilot and travels across the United States in a futuristic airship. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and dangers, including air pirates, storms, and mechanical failures. Despite these obstacles, Virginia remains determined to complete her journey and prove that women can be successful aviators. The novel explores themes of gender roles, technological innovation, and the thrill of adventure. It is a classic example of early science fiction and a pioneering work in the genre of aviation fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.