Victor Appleton

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Tom Swift And His Great Searchlight

Beschreibung

Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight is a classic adventure novel written by Victor Appleton. It is part of the Tom Swift series, which follows the adventures of a young inventor named Tom Swift. In this book, Tom creates a powerful searchlight that is capable of illuminating objects from great distances. He plans to use this searchlight to help a friend who is lost in the wilderness. However, when a group of criminals steal the searchlight, Tom must use all of his ingenuity and resourcefulness to get it back. Along the way, he faces many challenges and dangers, including a raging forest fire and a treacherous mountain climb. With the help of his friends and his own clever inventions, Tom is able to retrieve the searchlight and save the day. This book is a thrilling adventure story that will captivate readers of all ages.""I don't know, Mr. Tom. I was in hiding, in the darkness, waiting for him to come back. He had been here once before in the evening, Eradicate says. Well, he came while I was waiting and I detained him. Then the lights went up. They are very bright lights, Mr. Tom.""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: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 277g
• ISBN-13: 9781419184574
• ISBN-10: 1419184571
• Artikelnr.: 21638076