Victor Appleton

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Tom Swift And His Submarine Boat

Beschreibung

Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat is a classic adventure novel written by Victor Appleton. The story follows the young inventor Tom Swift, who has just completed his latest creation - a submarine boat. With the help of his friends, Tom sets out to test the capabilities of his new invention and explore the depths of the ocean. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous sea creatures and treacherous underwater terrain. As they navigate the waters, Tom and his crew must use all of their ingenuity and resourcefulness to overcome these obstacles and complete their mission. Full of action, suspense, and excitement, Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat is a thrilling adventure that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.""Oh, dear! Some more of Captain Kidd's hidden hoard, I suppose?"" ventured the housekeeper. ""Don't you bother with it, Mr. Swift. I had a cousin once, and he got set in the notion that he knew where that pirate's treasure was. He spent all the money he had and all he could borrow digging for it, and he never found a penny. Don't waste your time on such foolishness.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: 9781419184628
• ISBN-10: 1419184628
• Artikelnr.: 21467305