Victor Appleton

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Tom Swift In Captivity, Or, A Daring Escape By Airship

Beschreibung

Tom Swift in Captivity, or, A Daring Escape by Airship is an American juvenile science fiction novel which is written by Vector Appleton. Sir, Victor Appleton wrote more than 6 books in the same series with unique stories. The narration of this book opens with Sam Preston who is the owner of a circus, searching for a fresh draw for his sideshow. Mr. Preston is aware of a location in the South American forests where a race of giants dwells. Mr. Preston gives Tom a task to go get one while also helping to locate and save a missing hunter. Tom is given a princely sum to go find one or two of these creatures because Sam's show "must contain such a creature." Coincidentally, Preston has lost track of the person he was originally assigned to on this mission. To find the giants, Tom is competing with an immoral circus competitor. Tom must be the first to capture a giant, save the hunter, and flee the race of giants. Read to know, has Tom achieved his goal, given by Mr. Preston?

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: 9789357482967
• ISBN-10: 9357482962
• Artikelnr.: 67563031