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Just as it was originally published in 1910, here is the story of Tom Swift's ingenuity, which prompts him to build an airship. When Tom tests the ship with a trial run, something goes wrong and there is a smash-up in mid-air!

Victor Appleton was a popular author in the 20th century, but Victor was not a single individual. instead, that name was used as a pseudonym by the Stratemeyer Syndicate to put out the popular "Tom Swift" series.

In Tom Swift and His Airship, Tom Swift has finished his latest invention- the Red Cloud, a fast and innovative airship. Tom is anxious for a cross-country trial, but just before he and his friends take off, the Shopton bank is robbed. No sooner is Tom in the air than he is blamed... Read Full Overview

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

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Volume 3 of the original Tom Swift book series, titled Tom Swift and His Airship, or The Stirring Cruise of the Red Cloud, was released by Grosset & Dunlap. In Tom Swift and His Airship, Tom Swift describes the Red Cloud, an airship that is quick and cutting-edge. Tom is eager... Read Full Overview

"Tom Swift and His Airship" by Victor Appleton is an exciting installment in the Tom Swift series. In this book, young inventor Tom Swift takes on the challenge of creating a revolutionary airship, pushing the boundaries of aviation technology. The story follows Tom Swift as... Read Full Overview

Tom Swift and His Airship by Victor Appleton is an exhilarating adventure novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the skies. This book is part of the popular Tom Swift series, which follows the exploits of a young inventor named Tom Swift... Read Full Overview

Embark on a thrilling adventure with "Tom Swift and his Airship, or, The Stirring Cruise of the Red Cloud." In this classic juvenile fiction title from Victor Appleton, young inventor Tom Swift takes to the skies in his remarkable airship, the Red Cloud.

Embark on a thrilling adventure with "Tom Swift and his Airship, or, The Stirring Cruise of the Red Cloud." In this classic juvenile fiction title from Victor Appleton, young inventor Tom Swift takes to the skies in his remarkable airship, the Red Cloud.

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