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CHAPTER I THE FALLING AIRPLANE
CHAPTER II ALMOST A TRAGEDY
CHAPTER III AN ATTRACTIVE OFFER
CHAPTER IV RECKLESS DRIVING
CHAPTER V A CLOSE SHAVE
CHAPTER VI SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
CHAPTER VII TROUBLE BREWING
CHAPTER VIII THROUGH THE WINDOW
CHAPTER IX THE MIDNIGHT PROWLER
CHAPTER X CAUGHT IN THE ACT
Tom Swift, an inventive young entrepreneur, loves flying his own plane “Hummingbird,” and takes a breezy spring flight with trusted colleague Ned Newton. Their banter mixes light humor with recollections of past daring exploits, hinting at a recent treasure hunt on Goby Farm. The sky over Lake Carlopa provides a vivid backdrop and hints at challenges yet to come.
When a nearby aircraft begins to plunge erratically, Tom’s curiosity and sense of duty pull the pair into a new mystery. The mystery centers on a hidden oil gusher and the legend of Goby Farm’s treasure, promising technical puzzles and perilous rescue. Listeners can expect inventive problem‑solving, high‑altitude danger, and the classic blend of science and adventure that defines Tom’s world.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (227K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York, NY: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, 1924.
Credits
Delphine Lettau, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2024-01-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the name behind the original Tom Swift adventures, this byline belongs to one of the classic house pseudonyms of American children’s fiction. It became shorthand for fast-moving stories full of gadgets, experiments, and bright ideas.
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