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A thrilling adventure in the famous Tom Swift series
Mr. Swift looked at Tom critically. He was plainly going over several matters in his mind and not the least of them was the pluck his son had shown in getting back some valuable papers and a model from a gang of thieves. The lad certainly was entitled to some reward and to allow him to get a boat might properly be part of it. (Excerpt)
A thrilling adventure in the famous Tom Swift series
Tom Swift's father, Barton Swift, is a great inventor with many patents and project sold to both private enterprises and the Government. Now, Tom joins him as they set out to test a new deep diving submarine Barton has build to try to secure a military contract. Driven by a radically new form of propulsion, it is up against other submarines, but their primary opponent is an unscrupulous man who will do everything possible-including attacking the Swifts-to win that contract. Things take a turn when a gold-laden ship sinks off the coast of South America, and it becomes a race both in distance and diving ability to see which submarine will win the contract and also get that gold
Tom Swift is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm. Tom's adventures have been written by various ghostwriters, beginning with Howard Garis. Most of the books are credited to the collective pseudonym "Victor Appleton". The 33 volumes of the second series use the pseudonym Victor Appleton II for the author. For this series, and some of the later series, the main character is "Tom Swift, Jr." New titles have been published as recently as 2007. Most of the various series emphasized Tom's inventions. The books generally describe the effects of science and technology as wholly beneficial, and the role of the inventor in society as admirable and heroic. Translated into many languages, the books have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Tom Swift has also been the subject of a board game and a television series. Several famous people, including Steve Wozniak and Isaac Asimov, have cited "Tom Swift" as an inspiration. Several inventions, including the Taser, have been inspired allegedly by Swift's fictional inventions. "TASER" is said to be an acronym for "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle."
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - "Is this Tom Swift, the inventor of several airships?" The man who had rung the bell glanced at the youth who answered his summons. "Yes, I'm Tom Swift," was the reply. "Did you wish to see me?" "I do. I'm Mr. James Gunmore, secretary of the Eagle Park Aviation Association. I had some correspondence with you about a prize contest we are going to hold. I believe -"
Have you anything special to do to-night, Ned? asked Tom Swift, the well-known inventor, as he paused in front of his chum's window, in the Shopton National Bank. "No, nothing in particular," replied the bank clerk, as he stacked up some bundles of bills. "Why do you ask?" "I wanted you to come over to the house for a while."
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
Book number 11 in the original Tom Swift series. Tom Swift has gone through four series and through generations of the Tom Swift family. Quiet Vision has republished the first twenty five titles in the original Tom Swift series. The original Tom Swift series is referred to as Tom Swift Sr. Quiet Vision tracks Tom Swift from "His Motor Cycle" to "His Electric Locomotive." Many characters reoccur through the series including: Mary Nestor, who Tom eventually marries, Mr. Damon who is always blessing almost everything, Eradicate Sampson and his mule Boomerang who is braver and more intelligent than assumed and many others. Called an inventor, Tom Swift is more of a talented mechanic with a special love for airships and airplanes.
Tom Swift. There isn't any more danger than there ever was, but I guess Ned is nervous since our trip to the underground city of gold. I am not! indignantly exclaimed the other lad, with a look at the young inventor. But you know yourself, Tom, that putting this new propeller on your airship, changing the wing tips, and re-gearing the motor has made an altogether different sort of a craft of it. You, yourself, said it wasn't as reliable as before, even though it does go faster. Now look here, Ned! burst out Tom. That was last week that I said it wasn't reliable. It is now, for I've tried it out several times, and yet, when I ask you to take a trip with me, to act as ballast Is that all you want me for, Tom, to act as ballast? Then you'd better take a bag of sand -or Mr. Damon here! Me? I guess not! Bless my diamond ring! My wife hasn't forgiven me for going off on that last trip with you, Tom, and I'm not going to take any more right away. But I don't blame Ned- Say, look here! cried Tom, a little out of patience, you know me better than that, Ned. About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
Tom Swift is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm. Tom's adventures have been written by various ghostwriters, beginning with Howard Garis. Most of the books are credited to the collective pseudonym "Victor Appleton". The 33 volumes of the second series use the pseudonym Victor Appleton II for the author. For this series, and some of the later series, the main character is "Tom Swift, Jr." New titles have been published as recently as 2007. Most of the various series emphasized Tom's inventions. The books generally describe the effects of science and technology as wholly beneficial, and the role of the inventor in society as admirable and heroic. Translated into many languages, the books have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Tom Swift has also been the subject of a board game and a television series. Several famous people, including Steve Wozniak and Isaac Asimov, have cited "Tom Swift" as an inspiration. Several inventions, including the Taser, have been inspired allegedly by Swift's fictional inventions. "TASER" is said to be an acronym for "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle."
Book number 15 in the original Tom Swift series. Tom Swift has gone through four series and through generations of the Tom Swift family. Quiet Vision has republished the first twenty five titles in the original Tom Swift series. The original Tom Swift series is referred to as Tom Swift Sr. Quiet Vision tracks Tom Swift from "His Motor Cycle" to "His Electric Locomotive." Many characters reoccur through the series including: Mary Nestor, who Tom eventually marries, Mr. Damon who is always blessing almost everything, Eradicate Sampson and his mule Boomerang who is braver and more intelligent than assumed and many others. Called an inventor, Tom Swift is more of a talented mechanic with a special love for airships and airplanes.
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
Excerpt from Tom Swift and His War Tank: Or Doing His Bit for Uncle Sam It's something I can't talk about, Mr. Damon, even to you, as yet, Torn said, and there was a new quality in his voice, at which his friend looked up in some surprise. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Subtitled 'Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky' this is another thrilling adventure in the famous Tom Swift series
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
A thrilling adventure in the famous Tom Swift series
American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
Vintage children's book
Vintage children's book
Vintage children's book
Juvenile adventure fiction.
Tom Swift is the hero in several series of juvenile adventure novels which began in the early twentieth century. Tom is a genius inventor whose breakthroughs in technology drive the plots of his books.
First Edition HC/DJ, in VG/fair condition. Tan cloth boards with black titling and black and red Tom Swift designs to cover and spine. Straight spine, tight binding. Clean, unmarked pages. Book in very good condition, with very slight rubbing to corners, head and foot of spine, bumping to corners. DJ in fair condition. Quite a bit of edgewear, chipping, tearing, and discoloration, but has been protected in mylar to prevent further damage. 216 pgs. octavo unclipped dust jacket TRUE FIRST!!! VERY HARD TO FIND!!! B Rhodes-KFB-.13-rm D bks A
VERY GOOD. Hardcover library edition, Grosset and Dunlap publishing, copyright, 1929,book has no dust jacket as published, khaki and black with minor shelf and edge wear, rubbing and minor bumping to head and heel of spine and slight yellowing/tanning of pages from age. In very good, lightly read condition, not price clipped, not book club edition, not remainder marked. Not signed or autographed. Seller is a lifelong book collector and each edition comes directly from his 35,000+ volume collection! Seller has collected all but the last 2 editions of this series, but availability will depend upon prior sale. All orders are shipped every business day using USPS Media Mail for all U S. orders. Orders shipped from Grover Beach, California. 93433. Thank you. DGS 1540 R
Tom Swift is a character in these wonderful classic science fiction and adventure novels. The Tom Swift series began in 1910 with an emphasis on science, technology and invention. Many a young person has been inspired by these wonderful novels, including Isaac Asimov and Steve Wozniak. Others have chosen the path of science after reading these wonderful novels.
In this dashing adventure, Tom attempts to build a sky train -- a powerful airplane pulling a string of gliders. But crashes and financial woes plague the young inventor: could it be sabotage? This is the Whitman Publishing edition, 218 pages. Tom Swift is a character in these wonderful classic science fiction and adventure novels. The Tom Swift series began in 1910 with an emphasis on science, technology and invention. Many a young person has been inspired by these wonderful novels, including Isaac Asimov and Steve Wozniak. Others have chosen the path of science after reading these wonderful classics.
Author Victor Appleton. Whitman Publishing series 2169. Year 1932
Part of the original Tom Swift series. Hardcover.Children's fiction.
Victor Appleton. Publisher Whitman series 2164. Date published. 1934
"Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope" is an adventure novel written by Victor Appleton, part of the popular Tom Swift series. In this book, young inventor Tom Swift embarks on a thrilling scientific expedition involving the construction and use of a massive telescope. Tom's passion for exploration and innovation leads him to create a revolutionary instrument that promises to reveal the secrets of the universe. As Tom and his friends embark on their astronomical endeavors, they encounter various challenges and mysteries that test their skills and ingenuity. From unraveling celestial phenomena to foiling the plans of those who seek to exploit Tom's invention, the story is filled with suspense and excitement. The book combines elements of science fiction, adventure, and technological innovation, appealing to young readers with its blend of scientific concepts and thrilling escapades. Through Tom Swift's character, the author instills a sense of curiosity, perseverance, and the pursuit of knowledge.