Victor Appleton
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Three very successful series of stories aimed at children and teens were created by a man who had a book packaging house and didn't want to cause confusion. So, none of the stories ever had his name on them. Instead, Edward Stratemeyer hired several writers and provided them with story ideas that were then published under the pseudonym Victor Appleton. They were tales of the adventures of a teenager named Tom Swift. He was portrayed as a youngster...
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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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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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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 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...
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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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Don Sturdy in the Tombs of Gold is a children's adventure novel by Victor Appleton. The story follows the adventures of the eponymous protagonist Don Sturdy, as he sets out to discover the secrets of an ancient Egyptian tomb. With the help of his friends, Don braves dangerous obstacles, including treacherous sandstorms and deadly traps, to uncover the hidden treasures of the tomb. Along the way, he learns the importance of perseverance and determination...
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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 Omnibus #3 contains a trio of stories: In the seventh of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom goes in search of man-made diamonds, but winds up captured and held prisoner. In the eighth of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom flies his airship on a treasure hunt, searching for a valley of gold in Alaska. In the ninth of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom designs and builds a two-seat monoplane, but the...
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Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship is a novel by Victor Appleton, part of the popular "Tom Swift" series. The story follows the adventures of the young inventor, Tom Swift, as he builds a new kind of airship and uses it to battle a naval terror that is threatening the seas. With the help of his friends and allies, Tom travels the world, facing dangerous enemies and using his incredible intellect and resourcefulness to overcome every obstacle in his...
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Tom Swift Omnibus #7 contains a trio of stories: In the nineteenth of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom lends a hand to a Peruvian construction project, and develops a new blasting powder. In the twentieth of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom goes on a Honduran treasure hunt, in search of a mysterious golden idol. In the twenty-first of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom asks for military exemption to focus...
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The book "The Moving Picture Boys on the Coast" is an adventure story written by Victor Appleton. The story follows the protagonist Tom Swift and his friends who are working for a moving picture company on the coast. They are tasked with capturing the action of a daring rescue mission. However, things do not go as planned and they find themselves in the middle of danger and adventure as they try to capture the footage and save lives. Through the story,...