Tom Swift and His Air Glider; Or, Seeking the Platinum Treasure

"Tom Swift and His Air Glider; Or, Seeking the Platinum Treasure" by Victor Appleton is an adventure novel about a young inventor's daring quest. Tom Swift, a brilliant engineer, modifies an airship, leading him to a chance meeting with a Russian exile named Mr. Ivan Petrofsky, who seeks out to use his machine to rescue has brother from a Siberian prison and lead them to valuable palatium. Tom accepts the challenge and builds a new air glider capable of braving the harsh Siberian winds. Tom then sets off to a new adventure, where he plans to use the glider on a mission to rescue Mr. Petrofsky's brother and uncover the location of the lost platinum treasure, merging themes of friendship, courage, and technological innovation.

Victor Appleton was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate and its successors, most famous for being associated with the Tom Swift series of books.