Victor Appleton
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Three very successful series of stories aimed at children and teens were created by a man who had a book packaging house and didn't want to cause confusion. So, none of the stories ever had his name on them. Instead, Edward Stratemeyer hired several writers and provided them with story ideas that were then published under the pseudonym Victor Appleton. They were tales of the adventures of a teenager named Tom Swift. He was portrayed as a youngster...
3) Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, Tom Swift and His Wireless Me
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Tom Swift Omnibus #2 contains a trio of stories: In the fourth of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom and his father, Barton Swift, race to build a submersible for the chance at a government prize, but must face off against a rival firm in pursuit of sunken treasure. In the fifth of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom and his father, Barton Swift, race their electric automobile across a 500-mile endurance course, and face...
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Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders is a novel by Victor Appleton and is part of the "Tom Swift" series. The story follows Tom Swift as he embarks on an adventure to find the Idol of Gold, a valuable treasure said to be hidden underground in the Land of Wonders. With his friends and latest invention, a powerful airship, Tom sets out to solve the mystery and outwit rival treasure hunters. Along the way, he faces challenges and danger but remains determined...
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The book "The Moving Picture Boys on the Coast" is an adventure story written by Victor Appleton. The story follows the protagonist Tom Swift and his friends who are working for a moving picture company on the coast. They are tasked with capturing the action of a daring rescue mission. However, things do not go as planned and they find themselves in the middle of danger and adventure as they try to capture the footage and save lives. Through the story,...
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Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon is a book in the Tom Swift series by Victor Appleton. In this book, Tom and his friends must build and use a giant cannon to rescue a group of explorers who are lost in the Amazon jungle. They face many challenges along the way, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and rival inventors who want to steal their invention. The team must use their ingenuity and determination to save the explorers and make the...
9) Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon, Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone, Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship
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Tom Swift Omnibus #6 contains a trio of stories: In the sixteenth of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom and his father go in search of treasure along the Panama canal, and Tom develops a new type of artillery. In the seventeenth of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom develops a precursor to twenty-first-century communication methods, and must use his invention to track down a group of unscrupulous financial manipulators....
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The Tom Swift Megapack presents the first 25 volumes of the famous series in proper order, with original cover illustrations. Included are:
Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle
Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat
Tom Swift and His Airship
Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat
Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout
Tom Swift and His Wireless Message
Tom Swift among the Diamond Makers
Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice
Tom Swift and His Sky Racer
Tom Swift and His Electric...
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Tom Swift and His Sky Racer is a book by Victor Appleton, part of the Tom Swift series. In this book, Tom Swift invents a new type of airplane, the Sky Racer, which he uses to set a new flight record. However, he must contend with a rival who tries to sabotage his attempts. Through his ingenuity and bravery, Tom is able to overcome the challenges and achieve his goal.
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Tom Swift and His War Tank is a book written by Victor Appleton, part of the popular Tom Swift series. The story follows the protagonist, Tom Swift, as he builds a war tank to aid the US military in World War I. With the help of his friends and scientific knowledge, Tom embarks on a dangerous mission to defeat the enemy and protect his country. Along the way, he faces challenges and obstacles that test his bravery and determination. This adventure-filled...
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Tom Swift Omnibus #4 contains a trio of stories: In the tenth of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom goes hunting for ivory in Africa, and encounters an adventurer who is trying to rescue a captured missionary team. In the eleventh of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom once goes hunting for Mexican treasure, supposedly protected by a tribe of head hunters. In the twelfth of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom...
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Tom Swift and His Air Glider is a book in the Tom Swift series, written by Victor Appleton. It follows the adventures of Tom Swift, an inventor, as he uses his air glider to search for a lost platinum treasure. Tom and his friends face challenges and obstacles in their quest, but with Tom's intelligence and resourcefulness, they are able to overcome them and reach their goal. The book combines elements of science fiction and adventure, making it an...
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Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat is a novel written by Victor Appleton. The story follows Tom Swift, a young inventor, as he navigates through the challenges and adventures of the lakefront. With his innovative motor-boat, Tom faces rivalries from others on the lake, but he ultimately emerges victorious and becomes the champion of Lake Carlopa. This action-packed adventure is filled with exciting twists and turns, making it an enjoyable read for young...
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Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle is a book from the "Tom Swift" series by Victor Appleton. The story follows the adventures of Tom Swift as he travels to Elephant Land to find elephants for a circus. Along the way, he faces dangerous situations, including encounters with wild elephants, and uses his electric rifle to defend himself and others. With the help of his friends and his innovative technology, Tom overcomes the challenges and succeeds in...