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A brilliant young inventor receives a weather‑worn letter from an African missionary, hinting at a hidden “City of Gold” deep beneath the continent’s untamed wilderness. The mysterious missive sparks Tom’s curiosity and sets his mind racing with possibilities, prompting him to rally his father’s workshop and a few trusted companions for an unprecedented expedition.
Launching from a makeshift air‑ship, the team ventures into uncharted territory, where they confront hostile terrain, cryptic maps, and the looming threat of head‑hunters. Their journey soon leads them into a cavernous underground river and the ruins of an ancient temple, where the promise of glittering treasure beckons just beyond the shadows. The adventure unfolds with daring ingenuity, leaving listeners eager to follow every pulse‑quickening twist.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (233K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2003-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the name behind the original Tom Swift adventures, this pen name was used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for fast-moving stories packed with invention, travel, and danger. The books helped shape a classic style of American juvenile fiction that stayed popular for generations.
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