Tom Swift in Captivity

Tom Swift in Captivity
Author Victor Appleton
Original title Tom Swift in Captivity, or, A Daring Escape by Airship
Country United States
Language English
Series Tom Swift
Genre Young adult novel Adventure novel
Publisher Grosset & Dunlap
Publication date
 1912
Media type Print (hardback & paperback)
Pages 200+ pp
Preceded by Tom Swift and His Air Glider
Followed by Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera

Tom Swift in Captivity, or, A Daring Escape by Airship, is Volume 13 in the original Tom Swift novel series published by Grosset & Dunlap. The work was also published under the title Tom Swift in Giant Land or, A Daring Escape From Captivity.[1]

Plot summary

Tom Swift is approached by Mr. Preston, the owner of a circus, and begins to tell the story of Jake Poddington, Mr. Preston's most skilled hunter. As it turns out, Jake went missing just after sending word to Preston that Jake was on the trail of a tribe of giants, somewhere in South Africa. That was the last Preston has heard of Jake Poddington. Preston would like Tom to use one of his airships to search for Poddington, and if possible, bring back a giant for the circus.

Inventions & Innovation

Inventions are not a major part of the story. Prior to the story opening, Tom has already built The Lark, a new version of his sky racer, The Hummingbird. This is a more traditional prop job than his previous airships. In the background is mentioned that Tom is also working on a new "silent airship". Tom's electric rifle also makes a regular appearance in this adventure.

  1. ↑ Karenko, JP (June 2005). "Tom Swift In Captivity". Retrieved March 5, 2011.


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