Dave Dashaway Around the World by Roy Rockwood is a thrilling adventure story that follows the journey of a young pilot named Dave Dashaway as he attempts to win a race around the world. The book is filled with excitement, danger, and suspense as Dave encounters various obstacles and challenges throughout his journey. The author does a fantastic job of keeping the reader engaged with fast-paced action and unexpected twists.

One of the things I enjoyed most about this book was the character development of Dave Dashaway. He is a likable protagonist who is brave, resourceful, and determined to succeed despite the odds stacked against him. The supporting characters add depth to the story and help to create a vivid and engaging world for Dave to navigate.

Overall, Dave Dashaway Around the World is a fun and entertaining read that is perfect for adventure lovers of all ages. Roy Rockwood has crafted an engaging and well-written story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an exciting and thrilling adventure story.

Book Description:
Never was there a more clever young aviator than Dave Dashaway, and all up-to-date lads will wish to make his acquaintance.

Weldon J. Cobb was a staff writer for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book packaging company that specialized in juvenile fiction. Under the pseudonym Roy Rockwood, Cobb authored the Dave Dashaway series of books that appeared between the years 1913 and 1915.

In this fourth volume of the series, Dave Dashaway Around the World; Or, A Young Yankee Aviator Among Many Nations, Cobb enthralls his audience with the absorbing tale of a great air flight around the world, of adventures in Alaska, Siberia and elsewhere. A nostalgic picture of how the imaginations of children in the early twentieth century anticipated the accomplishments of the future.