He was a daredevil, who had taken his life in his hands a hundred times.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine
Afternoon of that very day, at the reserve camp somewhere back there, had brought an officer's address to the soldiers, a strong and emphatic appeal as well as order-to obey, to do one's duty, to take no chances, to be eternally vigilant, to believe that every man had advantage on his side, even in war, if he were not a fool or a daredevil.
"The Desert of Wheat"
Zane Grey
Those squadrons which I saw flying overhead while it was still dark on Thursday morning did daredevil, reckless, almost incredible things.
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs