Download or read book 11 Tom Swift in the City of Gold written by Victor Appleton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-16 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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."
Download or read book Tom Swift 11 Tom Swift in the City of Gold written by Victor Appleton and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ACTION BOOKS is dedicated to bringing your child enjoyable and refreshing books for their reading pleasure. These books were written at a more innocent time in our history and many were written nearly 100 years ago. They still read as fresh today as they did back then. Although some of the language, references and attitudes were acceptable at the time they were written, they may not be politically correct today. Many of Tom Swift's inventions are products we mostly take for granted today. Who knows, Tom's adventures may encourage your child to become a scientist or engineer when they grow up. Home Schoolers will take delight in these stories. ACTION BOOKS are not scanned copies. They are newly typeset and printed with beautiful covers made with images from the original dust covers. Your child will want to collect the entire set. Be sure to enjoy all the Tom Swift books by searching for Tom Swift in the book category of Amazon. Check back frequently, as new books will be added as they become available.
Download or read book Tom Swift in the City of Gold written by Victor Appleton and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2010 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the adventure novel originally released in 1912.
Download or read book Tom Swift in the City of Gold written by Victor Appleton and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Swift in the City of Gold is the 11th book in the original Tom Swift series. "Every boy possesses some form of inventive genius. Tom Swift is a bright, ingenious boy and his inventions and adventures make the most interesting kind of reading." "These spirited tales convey in a realistic way, the wonderful advances in land and sea locomotion and other successful inventions. Stories like these are impressed upon the memory and their reading is productive only of good." This series of adventure novels starring the genius boy inventor Tom Swift falls into the genre of "invention fiction" or "Edisonade".
Download or read book Tom Swift in the City of Gold Large Print written by Victor Appleton and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-28 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Letter for you, Tom Swift." "Ah, thanks, Mr. Wilson. This is the first mail I've had this week. You've been neglecting me," and the young inventor took the missive which the Shopton postman handed to him over the gate, against which Tom was leaning one fine, warm Spring day. "Well, I get around as often as I can, Tom. You're not home a great deal, you know. When you're not off in your sky racer seeing how much you can beat the birds, you're either hunting elephants in Africa, or diving down under the ocean, or out in a diamond mine, or some such out-of-the-way place as that. No wonder you don't get many letters. But that one looks as if it had come quite a distance."
Download or read book Tom Swift in the City of Gold the Original Classic written by Victor Appleton and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-28 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Letter for you, Tom Swift." "Ah, thanks, Mr. Wilson. This is the first mail I've had this week. You've been neglecting me," and the young inventor took the missive which the Shopton postman handed to him over the gate, against which Tom was leaning one fine, warm Spring day. "Well, I get around as often as I can, Tom. You're not home a great deal, you know. When you're not off in your sky racer seeing how much you can beat the birds, you're either hunting elephants in Africa, or diving down under the ocean, or out in a diamond mine, or some such out-of-the-way place as that. No wonder you don't get many letters. But that one looks as if it had come quite a distance."
Download or read book Tom Swift in the City of Gold Esprios Classics written by Victor Appleton and published by . This book was released on 2023-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victor Appleton was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate and its successors, most famous for being associated with the Tom Swift series of books. The following series have been published under the Victor Appleton name: Tom Swift (1910-1941), Motion Picture Chums (1913-1916), Moving Picture Boys (1913-1922), Movie Boys (1926-1927), Don Sturdy (1925-1935), Tom Swift, Jr. (1954-1971) (technically, ""Victor Appleton II""), Tom Swift (Third Series) (1981-1984) and Tom Swift (Fourth Series) (1991-1993). Contract authors of these books writing under the name ""Victor Appleton"" included James Duncan Lawrence, Howard Roger Garis, John W. Duffield, W. Bert Foster, Debra Doyle with James D. Macdonald, F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre, Robert E. Vardeman, Thomas M. Mitchell.
Download or read book Tom Swift and the city of gold written by Victor Appleton and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tom Swift written by Victor Appleton and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-28 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Swift: The Original Series Combo Volume IV Book 10: Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle, Book 11: Tom Swift In the City of Gold, Book 12: Tom Swift and His Air Glider (Masterpiece Collection) Victor Appleton
Download or read book Tom Swift and the City of Gold written by Victor Appleton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-05-27 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Swift is the central character in five series of books, first appearing in 1910, totaling more than 100 volumes, of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. Tom Swift in the City of Gold, or, or, Marvelous Adventures Underground, is Volume 11 in the original Tom Swift novel series published by Grosset & Dunlap. Tom receives a message from his missionary friend whom he saved from captivity in Africa during the adventures of the preceding volume. The message describes a wonderful underground city, filled with treasures of gold, somewhere deep in the heart of Mexico. Not one to turn down adventure, Tom accepts the challenge to find the lost city. Around this time, Andy Foger and his father had lost their fortunes and are off after Tom's trail in order to steal the treasures from him. In order to make the trip possible, Tom must remodel his previous airship- a hot air balloon with an enclosed cabin.
Download or read book Tom Swift in the City of Gold written by Victor Appleton and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story opens with Tom receiving a letter from Africa, containing a crude map. The rest of the story can be summed up in a mere three words: Acute Gold Fever, or AGF. Jacob Illingway, the Protestant missionary Tom rescued from the Red Pygmies of central Africa, has sent word that an underground city exists in central Mexico. This city, built by ancients, (possibly Aztec Indians) contains riches untold for anyone who can find it, and get past the guardians, a tribe of head hunters.Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to [email protected] book is found as a public domain and free book based on various online catalogs, if you think there are any problems regard copyright issues please contact us immediately via [email protected]
Download or read book Tom Swift in the City of Gold written by Victor Appleton and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Tom Swift in the City of Gold," also known as "Marvelous Adventures Underground," Victor Appleton takes readers on another thrilling expedition with the young inventor, Tom Swift. In this captivating installment of the Tom Swift series, Tom embarks on a quest to discover a legendary lost city filled with unimaginable treasures hidden deep underground. The story begins when Tom Swift learns of ancient legends that speak of a fabled City of Gold, rumored to be hidden beneath the earth's surface. Intrigued by the possibility of unearthing such a treasure trove, Tom becomes determined to find the elusive city and unlock its mysteries. With his unwavering spirit of adventure and his passion for exploration, Tom assembles a team of skilled companions to accompany him on the daring quest. Together, they set out on a thrilling expedition to follow the ancient clues and uncover the secrets of the City of Gold. As the journey progresses, Tom and his team encounter a series of challenges and obstacles that test their courage, intellect, and resourcefulness. They navigate through treacherous underground passages, overcome natural hazards, and face unforeseen dangers that threaten their mission at every turn. Throughout the adventure, Tom's scientific expertise and innovative inventions play a crucial role in surmounting the obstacles they encounter. His ingenuity and problem-solving skills are put to the test as he devises creative solutions to outwit traps and adversaries and ensure the safety of his team. Amidst the excitement and danger, the novel also explores themes of perseverance, friendship, and the pursuit of knowledge. Tom Swift's unyielding determination and his unwavering dedication to the quest inspire his companions, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual support. Victor Appleton weaves a vivid and immersive narrative that brings the underground world of the City of Gold to life. Readers are transported to a realm of hidden wonders, captivating mysteries, and astonishing discoveries as Tom Swift and his team venture deeper into the earth's crust. As they draw closer to the fabled City of Gold, the novel builds anticipation and excitement, culminating in a breathtaking finale filled with thrilling revelations and unexpected twists. "Tom Swift in the City of Gold" is a captivating adventure that appeals to young readers' sense of wonder and curiosity. It celebrates the joy of exploration and the thrill of discovery while reinforcing the values of courage, perseverance, and the pursuit of knowledge. In conclusion, "Tom Swift in the City of Gold" (or "Marvelous Adventures Underground") is an enthralling addition to the Tom Swift series, delivering a mesmerizing journey filled with intrigue, danger, and excitement. Victor Appleton's masterful storytelling and Tom Swift's charismatic character make this novel a captivating and memorable read for young audiences, igniting their imagination and fueling their fascination with exploration and scientific exploration.
Download or read book Tom Swift in the City of Gold written by Howard Garis and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Excerpt: house, somewhat hurt, and the young inventor took him in. Tom and his father lived in the village of Shopton, New York, and Mr. Swift was an inventor of note. His son followed in his footsteps. Mrs. Swift had been dead some years, and they had a good housekeeper, Mrs. Baggert. Another "member" of the family was Eradicate Sampson, a colored man of all work, who said he was named "Eradicate" because he "eradicated" the dirt. He used to do odd jobs of whitewashing before he was regularly employed by Mr. Swift as a sort of gardener and watchman. In the first book I told how Tom bought the motor cycle from Mr. Damon, fixed it up, and had many adventures on it, not the least of which was saving some valuable patent models of his father's which some thieves had taken. Then Tom Swift got a motor boat, as related in the second volume of the series, and he had many exciting trips in that craft. Following that he made his first airship with the help of a veteran balloonist and then, not satisfied w Read More
Download or read book Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders written by Victor Appleton and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2010 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the adventure novel originally published in 1917.
Download or read book Tom Swift in the City of Gold written by Victor Appleton and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom receives a message from his missionary friend which describes a wonderful lost city, filled with treasures of gold, somewhere deep in the heart of Mexico.
Download or read book Tom Swift in the City of Gold Or Marvelous Adventures Underground Dodo Press written by Victor Appleton and published by . This book was released on 2006-07-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.
Download or read book Tom Swift in Captivity written by Victor Appleton and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Swift is approached by the owner of a circus to use one of his airships to search for a lost hunter, who went missing somewhere in South Africa while searching for a tribe of giants.
