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Tom Swift and His Sky Racer or The Quickest Flight on Record is a classic adventure novel written by Victor Appleton. The story follows the young inventor Tom Swift as he builds a revolutionary new airplane called the Sky Racer. With the help of his friends and family, Tom sets... Read Full Overview

A $10,000 prize lures Tom into competing at a local aviation meet at Eagle Park. Tom is determined to build the fastest plane around, but his plans mysteriously disappear, which means Tom must redesign his new airplane from the beginning. A side-plot through the story is Mr... Read Full Overview

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer is a classic adventure novel written by Victor Appleton. The story follows the young inventor Tom Swift as he builds and tests his latest creation, a revolutionary airplane called the Sky Racer. With the help of his friends and family, Tom sets out... Read Full Overview

"Is this Tom Swift, the inventor of several airships?" The man who had rung the bell glanced at the youth who answered his summons. "Yes, I'm Tom Swift," was the reply. "Did you wish to see me?" "I do. I'm Mr. James Gunmore, secretary of the Eagle Park Aviation Association. I... 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

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