Bøger af Victor Appleton

The Moving Picture Boys and the Flood; Or, Perilous Days on the Mississippi, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, Juvenile belles lettres

The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park; Or, The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, Juvenile belles lettres

Tom Swift is a classic American hero, a young inventor and adventurer who uses his wits and ingenuity to overcome obstacles and solve problems. In this exciting adventure, Tom finds himself stranded on a mysterious island with no means of communication. Using his skills and knowledge, he sets out to build a wireless transmitter and signal for help. Will he succeed before it's too late? Find out in Tom Swift and His Wireless Message.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this action-packed adventure, inventor Tom Swift must race against time to help put out a raging wildfire that threatens to destroy the entire town. With thrilling aerial stunts and pulse-pounding moments of danger, Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters is sure to be a hit with fans of action and adventure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

When inventor Tom Swift creates a revolutionary new camera that can take moving pictures, he soon finds himself plunged into a world of danger and excitement. Along the way, he'll face down ruthless rivals, treacherous terrain, and perilous obstacles of all kinds. With nonstop action and plenty of thrills, Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera is a must-read for young readers everywhere.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this thrilling installment of the popular Tom Swift series, the young inventor and his friends embark on a dangerous undersea expedition to recover a lost treasure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Tom Swift is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm. Tom's adventures have been written by various ghostwriters, beginning with Howard Garis. Most of the books are credited to the collective pseudonym "Victor Appleton". The 33 volumes of the second series use the pseudonym Victor Appleton II for the author. For this series, and some of the later series, the main character is "Tom Swift, Jr." New titles have been published as recently as 2007. Most of the various series emphasized Tom's inventions. The books generally describe the effects of science and technology as wholly beneficial, and the role of the inventor in society as admirable and heroic. Translated into many languages, the books have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Tom Swift has also been the subject of a board game and a television series. Several famous people, including Steve Wozniak and Isaac Asimov, have cited "Tom Swift" as an inspiration. Several inventions, including the Taser, have been inspired allegedly by Swift's fictional inventions. "TASER" is said to be an acronym for "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle."

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Tom Swift is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm. Tom's adventures have been written by various ghostwriters, beginning with Howard Garis. Most of the books are credited to the collective pseudonym "Victor Appleton". The 33 volumes of the second series use the pseudonym Victor Appleton II for the author. For this series, and some of the later series, the main character is "Tom Swift, Jr." New titles have been published as recently as 2007. Most of the various series emphasized Tom's inventions. The books generally describe the effects of science and technology as wholly beneficial, and the role of the inventor in society as admirable and heroic. Translated into many languages, the books have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Tom Swift has also been the subject of a board game and a television series. Several famous people, including Steve Wozniak and Isaac Asimov, have cited "Tom Swift" as an inspiration. Several inventions, including the Taser, have been inspired allegedly by Swift's fictional inventions. "TASER" is said to be an acronym for "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle."

Bright Reads Books from My Ink Shines (Rick Sellano, LLC.) Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone. A gigantic print edition of a science fiction tale from the early 1900s that has fascinated children of all ages for years. While Appleton's books are, at times, rough on today's readers, they accurately depict the language and culture of the time. We hope you'll overlook that and find the larger print easier to enjoy and read to grandchildren. Ideal for visually challenged individuals and as gifts. Read to grandchildren again. Bright Reads Books is a division of the online, subscription-based writing service, My Ink Shines (Rick Sellano LLC). Note: In some instances of this book, the author is listed as Victor Appleton, II. Available on Amazon.com. The story is not complete without reading all 3 parts.

Tom Swift's father, a world-famous scientist, has been robbed of one of his greatest inventions, and it's up to Tom to bring the criminals to justice without getting himself killed in the process. Unfortunately, Tom himself quickly becomes a target of the rogues' anger when he unknowingly buys a boat in which they had hidden a stolen diamond. Tom must use every bit of his wit to keep himself ahead of the gang of hardened felons.

In the exciting twentieth adventure of this new series, Tom Swift finds a pleasant day test sailing a new yacht is turning into an attack from the sky. Out of nowhere a lightning bolt strikes his boat and sucks all power from everywhere. Not a freak incident, it seems to be more of a warning of things to come when a large power generating station along the East Coast is attacked next, with the same loss of electricity as if it had been siphoned back into the sky. This time, there is a great deal of damage and a near death.More and more power stations are targeted and now Tom must try to find out several vital things: Who is attacking? Why are they invisible and how do they manage that? What is their purpose in zig-zagging up and down the country hitting station after station?Not only is he broadsided by these attack, he also finds out there is another Tom Swift out there; or rather a Tommy Swift. Together they work to uncover the evil attackers Bud Barclay has dubbed the Electricity Vampires.As the attacks go on and Tom gets no closer to uncovering them, it seems there is a final target in mind, and if they get there, it could be devastating!

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Tom Swift is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm. Tom's adventures have been written by various ghostwriters, beginning with Howard Garis. Most of the books are credited to the collective pseudonym "Victor Appleton". The 33 volumes of the second series use the pseudonym Victor Appleton II for the author. For this series, and some of the later series, the main character is "Tom Swift, Jr." New titles have been published as recently as 2007. Most of the various series emphasized Tom's inventions. The books generally describe the effects of science and technology as wholly beneficial, and the role of the inventor in society as admirable and heroic. Translated into many languages, the books have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Tom Swift has also been the subject of a board game and a television series. Several famous people, including Steve Wozniak and Isaac Asimov, have cited "Tom Swift" as an inspiration. Several inventions, including the Taser, have been inspired allegedly by Swift's fictional inventions. "TASER" is said to be an acronym for "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle."

Tom Swift And His Wireless Message: Or The Castaways Of Earthquake Island is a science fiction novel written by Victor Appleton and published in 1911. The book follows the adventures of Tom Swift, a young inventor, and his friends as they attempt to rescue a group of castaways stranded on a remote island after a devastating earthquake. Using his knowledge of wireless technology, Tom builds a powerful transmitter that allows him to communicate with the castaways and coordinate their rescue. Along the way, he must overcome a series of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous storms, treacherous terrain, and hostile wildlife. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and suspense, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century technology and innovation. It is a classic work of science fiction that continues to captivate readers of all ages.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.

In this thrilling adventure story for young readers, teenage inventor Tom Swift sets out to create a revolutionary tunnel-boring machine and discovers a hidden city in the Andes Mountains. But when a group of mysterious strangers show up looking for the same treasure, Tom must outsmart them and protect his discovery. Full of action, intrigue, and scientific wonders, Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel is a classic of children's literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

¿Have you anything special to do to-night, Ned?¿ asked Tom Swift, the well-known inventor, as he paused in front of his chum¿s window, in the Shopton National Bank.¿No, nothing in particular,¿ replied the bank clerk, as he stacked up some bundles of bills. ¿Why do you ask?¿¿I wanted you to come over to the house for a while.¿ ¿Going to have a surprise party, or something like that?¿ ¿No, only I¿ve got something I¿d like to show you.¿¿A new invention?¿¿Well, not exactly new. Yoüve seen it before, but not since I¿ve improved it. I¿m speaking of my new electric rifle. I¿ve got it ready to try, now, and I¿d like to see what you think of it. There¿s a rifle range over at the house, and we can practice some shooting, if you haven¿t anything else to do.¿¿I haven¿t, and I¿ll be glad to come. What are you doing in the bank, anyhow; putting away more of your wealth, Tom?¿¿Yes, I just made a little deposit. It¿s some money I got from the government for the patents on my sky racer, and I¿m salting it down here until Dad and I can think of a better investment.¿¿Good idea. Bring us all the money you can,¿ and the bank clerk, who held a small amount ofstock in the financial institution, laughed, his chum joining in with him.¿Well, then. I¿ll expect you over this evening,¿ went on the youthful inventor, as he turned toleave the bank.¿Yes, I¿ll be there. Say, Tom, have you heard the latest about Andy Foger?¿¿No, I haven¿t heard much since he left town right after I beat him in the aeroplane race at Eagle Park.¿

"Tom Swift and His Airship" by Victor Appleton is an exciting installment in the Tom Swift series. In this book, young inventor Tom Swift takes on the challenge of creating a revolutionary airship, pushing the boundaries of aviation technology.The story follows Tom Swift as he embarks on his latest invention, an airship that he hopes will revolutionize transportation and travel. With the help of his friends, Ned Newton and Mr. Damon, Tom faces numerous technical challenges and setbacks as he works tirelessly to perfect his airship.As Tom's airship nears completion, a rival inventor, Andy Foger, becomes determined to steal Tom's plans and sabotage his project. This rivalry adds an element of suspense and adventure to the story as Tom and his friends must outwit their adversaries.Once the airship is complete, Tom Swift and his companions take to the skies for a series of thrilling adventures. They encounter storms, navigate treacherous terrain, and even come to the rescue of others in need. Throughout their journey, Tom's airship proves its worth and demonstrates its potential to change the world."Tom Swift and His Airship" combines elements of science fiction, adventure, and innovation, making it an engaging read for young audiences and fans of the series. The book's emphasis on scientific exploration and technological advancement reflects the spirit of invention and progress that characterized the early 20th century.Overall, "Tom Swift and His Airship" is a classic tale of young ingenuity and ambition, showcasing the timeless appeal of invention and adventure in the world of young adult literature.

"Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel" by Victor Appleton is another thrilling installment in the Tom Swift series. In this book, Tom Swift turns his inventive talents toward solving a major engineering challenge¿building a tunnel through a mountain.The story follows Tom Swift as he takes on the monumental task of constructing a tunnel through a mountain range. This ambitious project aims to connect two cities and revolutionize transportation and trade. Tom's tunneling machine, known as the Subterranean Express, is a marvel of engineering and innovation.As construction progresses, Tom and his friends encounter a series of challenges and obstacles, including natural disasters, sabotage attempts by rivals, and technical difficulties. Tom's determination, ingenuity, and problem-solving skills are put to the test as he navigates these hurdles.Throughout the book, readers are treated to a combination of scientific exploration, engineering marvels, and adventure. Tom Swift's inventions and his ability to overcome adversity make for an engaging and inspiring story for young readers."Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel" captures the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the early 20th century. It highlights the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and creative thinking in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.Overall, this book is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Tom Swift series, offering young readers a thrilling and educational adventure that celebrates the power of invention and the pursuit of knowledge.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.