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Tom Swift is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder... Read Full Overview

Tom Swift and His Air Glider is a classic adventure novel written by Victor Appleton. The book follows the young inventor Tom Swift as he creates a new flying machine called the air glider. With the help of his friends and family, Tom sets out to test the air glider's capabilities... Read Full Overview

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While testing one of his many planes, Tom needed an emergency landing for repairs. He complained about the use of low-grade platinum for his magnets, and escaped Russian exiles listened to him. The man told Tom of a secret platinum mine deep in Siberia. The man also explained... Read Full Overview

Victor Appleton was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate and its successors, most famous for being associated with the Tom Swift series of books. The following series have been published under the Victor Appleton name: Tom Swift (1910-1941), Motion Picture Chums... Read Full Overview

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"Tom Swift and His Air Glider" is the twelfth book in the Tom Swift series, authored by Victor Appleton. This novel follows the young inventor Tom Swift as he embarks on a daring adventure to seek a hidden treasure of platinum. The story begins with a mechanical breakdown that... Read Full Overview