Transcriber’s Notes

Changed landside to landslide in “I had been struck by a [landslide]”.

Changed Beech to Beach in “Palm [Beach], Fla.”.

Changed air ship to air-ship in “Dr. Treadwell’s [air-ship]” for consistency.

The word land appears to be used as a euphemism for lawd or lord. This has not been changed.

Minor punctuation changes have been made for consistency.