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Tom Swift and His Airline Express: From Ocean to Ocean by Daylight
Hardcover
General Juvenile FictionScience & NatureScience Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025506005
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 230
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Tom Swift and His Airline Express or From Ocean to Ocean by Daylight is a thrilling adventure novel that follows the legendary young inventor as he pushes the boundaries of early 20th-century aviation. In this installment of the classic series, Tom Swift sets out to conquer the immense challenge of transcontinental flight, attempting to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean within the span of a single day.
Armed with his latest technological marvel-a high-speed aerial craft designed for unprecedented velocity-Tom must navigate not only the physical dangers of the skies but also the machinations of rivals who wish to see his ambitious project fail. The narrative captures the spirit of the Golden Age of Invention, blending speculative science with high-stakes action. Readers are treated to a detailed look at Tom's engineering process and the courageous spirit required to pioneer new frontiers in flight.
As one of the foundational works of juvenile science fiction, Tom Swift and His Airline Express or From Ocean to Ocean by Daylight remains a captivating exploration of human ingenuity and the pursuit of progress. It serves as a testament to the era's fascination with speed and the transformative power of technology, making it an essential read for fans of classic adventure and historical speculative fiction.
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