Tom Swift and his flying boat; or, The castaways of the giant iceberg: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Tom Swift and his flying boat; or, The castaways of the giant iceberg is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Appleton, Victor.
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"Tom Swift and His Flying Boat; or, The Castaways of the Giant Iceberg" by Victor Appleton is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the resourceful young inventor Tom Swift as he embarks on a new and ambitious project of creating a flying boat capable of traversing land, water, and air. With his adventurous spirit, Tom hopes to overcome challenges associated with his innovative design while engaging with a cast of supporting characters that include his father, Mr. Barton Swift, and his friend, Mr. Wakefield Damon. At the start of the story, Tom expresses his confidence in the feasibility of building a flying boat, sparking a debate with his father about the practicality of the idea. Tom shares exciting prospects for the boat, noting potential uses for exploration in the Arctic and Antarctic. As the discussion unfolds, the plot thickens when Mr. Damon arrives, seeking Tom's help for a journey to Iceland to locate a treasure related to a friend from the past. This combination of invention and adventure sets the stage for what promises to be an engaging tale filled with ingenuity, friendship, and the thrill of discovery as Tom pursues his ambitions and faces unforeseen challenges.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Tom Swift and his flying boat; or, The castaways of the giant iceberg
- Author credits: Appleton, Victor
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Icebergs -- Juvenile fiction
- Seaplanes -- Juvenile fiction
- Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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