Victor Appleton

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Tom Swift And His War Tank; Or, Doing His Bit For Uncle Sam

Beschreibung

Tom Swift And His War Tank Or Doing His Bit For Uncle Sam written by Victor Appleton. The popular science fiction and adventure series, in which the character develops incredible wartime inventions to rescue the day, was set at the time of the First World War. The United States joins in The Great War and everyone has war fever. Ned Newton has quit his job to sell liberty bonds, and Tom Swift is secretly developing a new tank for use in combat. The project is so secret that Tom does not even let his close friends know, and German nationals try to steal his tank. Tom's tank is bigger and able to travel at twice the speed of current models, with a maximum of 12 miles per hour. At the expense of limited firepower with four unspecified machine guns, the tank has heavier armor plating than the British tanks. Moreover, the interesting part to know is how Tom invented a war tank and then what happened next, which is possible after reading the novel!

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: 9789357482974
• ISBN-10: 9357482970
• Artikelnr.: 67564416