Victor Appleton

Broschiertes Buch

The Tom Swift Treasury Vol. I

Beschreibung

Tom Swift has enthralled generations of children with his amazing adventures. Here are Twenty four Tom Swift novels in two volumes. Each of these two massive omnibus editions has twelve complete novels. So return to a simpler time, put away your cynicism, and dust of your sense of wonder because yoüre off on a series of grand adventures! Include here are Tom Swift and His Motor-cycle (Or Fun and Adventures on the Road ), Tom Swift and His Motor-boat (Or the Rivals of Lake Carlopa ), Tom Swift and His Airship (Or the Stirring Cruise of the Red Cloud), Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat (Or under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure), Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout (Or the Speediest Car on the Road), Tom Swift and His Wireless Message (Or the Castaways of Earthquake Island), Tom Swift among the Diamond Makers (Or the Secret of Phantom Mountain), Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice (Or the Wreck of the Airship), Tom Swift and His Sky Racer (Or the Quickest Flight on Record), Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle (or Daring Adventures in Elephant Land ), Tom Swift in the City of Gold (Or Marvelous Adventures Underground ), Tom Swift and His Air Glider (Or Seeking the Platinum Treasure)

Autor

Victor Appleton was a pen name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a publishing organization that created popular children's book series in the early 20th century. The name was primarily associated with the Tom Swift series, which was published from 1910 to 1941 and became iconic for its portrayal of a young, inventive protagonist. The Tom Swift series followed the adventures of Tom, a resourceful and daring young inventor, who used his innovative creations to tackle challenges, often involving cutting-edge technology and thrilling escapades. In addition to the Tom Swift books, Victor Appleton was also used for several other series, including the Motion Picture Chums (1913-1916), Moving Picture Boys (1913-1922), and Movie Boys (1926-1927), which catered to the growing popularity of the film industry. These series focused on the adventures of young characters involved in the world of cinema, blending the excitement of early movie-making with the classic adventure format. While the Tom Swift books are the most well-known, the Victor Appleton name played a significant role in shaping early 20th-century children's literature, providing young readers with tales of adventure, innovation, and heroism.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wilder Publications
• Seitenzahl: 540
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Februar 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 210mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 1305g
• ISBN-13: 9781934451090
• ISBN-10: 1934451096
• Artikelnr.: 22740243