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In the first of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom repairs a wrecked motorcycle, then uses it to deliver some important patents to a lawyer on behalf of his father, Barton Swift. When the papers are stolen by the Happy Harry gang, Tom must find a way to retrieve them.
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Published in 1910, this is the first book to feature Tom Swift, who would go on to become the hero of more than 100 volumes that celebrate the young man's ingenious inventions and the wonders of science and technology. The novel discusses Tom's ability to obtain a motorcycle and the battles he faces in order to keep it.
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Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight is the 17th book in the Tom Swift series by Victor Appleton. In this book, Tom uses his latest invention, a powerful searchlight, to help Uncle Sam find enemy submarines near the US border. The searchlight attracts the attention of foreign spies, and Tom and his friends find themselves in dangerous situations as they work to protect the country. The book features exciting adventures, thrilling chases, and clever...
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Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout is a novel by Victor Appleton, part of the popular Tom Swift series. The book follows Tom Swift, a young inventor, as he builds an electric runabout, a type of car powered by electricity. He enters it in a race to win a large sum of money and prove its worth, but faces challenges and obstacles along the way, including a group of competitors who try to sabotage his efforts. With the help of his friends and his technological...
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Tom Swift Omnibus #1 contains a trio of stories: In the first of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom repairs a wrecked motorcycle, then uses it to deliver some important patents to a lawyer on behalf of his father, Barton Swift. When the papers are stolen by the Happy Harry gang, Tom must find a way to retrieve them. In the second of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom overhauls a speedboat and once again faces the Happy...
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Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone is a novel about the adventures of Tom Swift, a young inventor who builds a revolutionary new device - a photo telephone that can transmit images over long distances. Tom's invention draws the attention of wealthy investors, who want to use the photo telephone for their own purposes. But when Tom discovers that they have dishonest intentions, he sets out to stop them, using his resourcefulness and ingenuity to outwit...
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The book "Tom Swift Among the Firefighters" is a novel by Victor Appleton that follows the adventures of Tom Swift as he joins a group of firefighters to battle a series of blazes. With his trusty airship and advanced technology, Tom must work alongside the firefighters to put out the fires and save lives and property. The book is filled with action and excitement as Tom and the team face challenges and overcome obstacles to save the day.
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The Moving Picture Boys on the War Front is a novel by Victor Appleton. It is part of the "Moving Picture Boys" series of books and follows the adventures of two young boys, Jack and Frank, as they take their moving picture camera to the war front to capture footage of the conflict. With danger and excitement at every turn, the boys experience the thrill of war while also learning valuable lessons about bravery and friendship. This action-packed novel...
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Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle is a book written by Victor Appleton and part of the Tom Swift series. The book follows the adventures of Tom Swift and his friends as they travel around on Tom's motor-cycle and encounter various challenges and obstacles. The group goes on a journey to solve a mystery, and the story is filled with action, excitement, and humor. Throughout the book, Tom's ingenuity and technical knowledge are put to the test as he works...
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Tom Swift and His Wireless Message is a science fiction novel by Victor Appleton, the pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate to produce several series of adventure books for children and young adults. This book is part of the Tom Swift series. The story follows the adventures of Tom Swift, a young inventor and scientist, as he travels to Earthquake Island to rescue a group of castaways who have been marooned there. Using his wireless message...
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The book "Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel" is a novel by Victor Appleton and follows the adventures of Tom Swift, the protagonist. In this novel, Tom and his friends travel to South America in search of a hidden city of the Andes that is said to be rich in gold and other valuable resources. Along the way, they face many challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain and dangerous wild animals, but they persevere and eventually discover the hidden...