Victor Appleton 
Tom Swift And His Air Scout Or Uncle Sam’s Mastery of the Sky [EPUB ebook] 

"Tom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky" by Victor Appleton is a thrilling adventure that follows Tom Swift, a young and brilliant inventor, as he embarks on a mission to assist in the war effort during World War. The story begins with Tom preparing to take his companion on an aerial adventure in his newly constructed airplane. As they take flight, Tom’s technical skill and innovative spirit shine, though a technical failure during the flight hints at challenges ahead. As Tom works to perfect this vital invention, he faces various obstacles, including mechanical setbacks, rival inventors, and espionage. Throughout the story, Tom’s ingenuity and determination are tested as he navigates both engineering challenges and the pressures of contributing to his country’s wartime efforts. Though there is a subtle hint of romance, the focus remains on Tom’s technical feats, patriotism, and the impact of innovation during a time of great global conflict.