Victor Appleton

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Tom Swift And His Electric Runabout

Beschreibung

Tom Swift And His Electric Runabout is a classic science fiction novel written by Victor Appleton. The story follows the adventures of Tom Swift, a young inventor who creates an electric car that can travel at incredible speeds. Tom's father, a wealthy entrepreneur, finances the project and the two set out to test the car's capabilities.As Tom and his friends take the electric runabout on a cross-country trip, they encounter a series of obstacles and challenges, including a group of thieves who try to steal the car. Through his ingenuity and resourcefulness, Tom is able to overcome these obstacles and complete his journey.The book is filled with action, adventure, and innovative technology, making it a thrilling read for both young and old readers. It also explores themes of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of science to improve people's lives.First published in 1910, Tom Swift And His Electric Runabout is the second book in the Tom Swift series and has become a beloved classic of science fiction literature.The moment Tom disappeared behind his machine shop, Sam Snedecker began a desperate struggle to escape from Ned Newton. Now Ned was a muscular lad, but his work in the bank was confining, and he did not have the chance to get out doors and exercise, as Sam had. Consequently Ned had his hands full in holding to the squirming crony of Andy Foger.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 255g
• ISBN-13: 9781419184550
• ISBN-10: 1419184555
• Artikelnr.: 20993849