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Young inventor Tom Swift is convinced he can create a machine that soars like an aircraft, glides across water, and even lands on solid ground. With his father’s seasoned guidance and a cadre of eager investors, he sketches the daring design of a flying boat that could open new routes to remote corners of the world. Their workshop buzzes with the promise of a breakthrough that could change exploration forever.
When the prototype finally lifts off, Tom and his crew set course for the icy north, hoping to test the craft’s limits over uncharted seas. A sudden encounter with a massive iceberg forces them into an unexpected survival test, turning an exhilarating trial into a gripping battle against the elements. As they scramble to keep the vessel afloat, the young inventor’s ingenuity and courage are put to the ultimate test.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (241K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Grosset & Dunlap, 1923.
Credits
Bob Taylor, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the University of Florida Digital Collections.)
Release date
2023-03-01
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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