Tom Swift and his chest of secrets : $b or, Tracing the stolen inventions

"Tom Swift and His Chest of Secrets, or Tracing the Stolen Inventions" by Victor Appleton is an early 20th-century adventure where a youthful inventor puts his wits to the test defending groundbreaking ideas while working to clear his father's good name. Tom faces off against pesky rivals and a real threat of invention theft, all while teaming up with loyal pals, including his giant buddy Koku and the quirky Mr. Damon. The story kicks off as Tom is protecting his top-secret plans and drawings only to be interrupted by a sudden crash, which signals the start of an adventure full of unexpected dangers and mystery, balancing humor with suspense as the story goes further.