Victor Appleton

Broschiertes Buch

Tom Swift And His Big Tunnel; Or, The Hidden City Of The Andes

Beschreibung

Tom Swift And His Big Tunnel Or The Hidden City Of The Andes is written by Victor Appleton. The story begins with the Titus Brothers Contractors company has won a government contract in Peru to blast a tunnel through a mountain and connect two isolated railroad lines. The deadline is drawing near, and the contractors have literally run into a brick wall since the rock is too hard to blast using standard methods. Mr. Job Titus wants to engage Tom Swift to create a unique blasting powder to aid in completing the dig since he has heard of Tom Swift and his enormous cannon. Later on, the story comes with Mr. Damon, Tom's good friend, being invested in a business that procures cinchona bark from Peru but prompting Mr. Tom will be invited Damon to travel with him to Peru so they can find the problem's origin. In the end, Tom, Mr. Damon, and Koku, Tom's giant, embark on Peru and encounter Professor Swyington Bumper, who is on a lifelong quest to locate the lost city of Pelone. When Professor Bumper discovers that Tom is headed to the same general area, Rimac, he decides to join the company. To discover the whole story readers should read the book!

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: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 203g
• ISBN-13: 9789357483001
• ISBN-10: 9357483004
• Artikelnr.: 67563923