Victor Appleton

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Tom Swift And His Aerial Warship; Or, The Naval Terror Of The Seas

Beschreibung

Tom Swift And His Aerial Warship Or The Naval Terror Of The Seas written by Victor Appleton. The Great War, often known as World War I, was well underway when the story was written in 1915. The narration starts with Tom introducing his most recent invention to his friend Ned Newton. While having this conversation they both observed fire breaking out in one of the sheds where explosives are kept. Then, an investigation reveals that the fire was intentionally started after it had been extinguished. Moreover, Tom has asked Lieutenant Marbury from the Navy to inspect his new airship as he is ready to present it to the US government. Later on, Marbury warns Tom of a potential scheme to destroy his inventions, both old and new. Tom Swift dismisses the concept, but he quickly learns otherwise when foreign spies with an unknown motive commandeer his new airship. In this tale, Tom resolves the problem of excessive weapon recoil by creating a massive airship for military usage. The story has a unique and thriller ending which should be read!

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: DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
• Seitenzahl: 130
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 201g
• ISBN-13: 9789357482981
• ISBN-10: 9357482989
• Artikelnr.: 67563283