Tom Swift circling the globe; or, The daring cruise of the Air Monarch

"Tom Swift Circling the Globe; or, The Daring Cruise of the Air Monarch" by Victor Appleton, is an action-packed story about a young inventor who accepts an almost impossible challenge. Tom Swift's father makes a risky bet that Tom can travel around the world in only twenty days using a special machine he created that can go on land, in the air, and on water, soon after an explosion at their workshop raises the stakes; driven by his father's confidence in him, Tom embarks on a race against time, facing many thrilling adventures and obstacles. Along his journey, friends like Koku and Mary Nestor show excitement but worry for Tom.

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.