Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle: the story opens with Tom daydreaming of African Safaris while test-firing his new Electric Rifle. It works too well and toasts a hole in his neighbor's dining room wall, prompting an outraged visit from the toastee-in-question. A quick application of cash settles ruffled feathers, and some unspecified safety features are added to the weapon, to prevent a recurrence of the accident. As luck would have it, a famous African Safari Ma...

Swift Construction is hired to make oil-well drilling equipment for a group of Texas wildcatters, who turn out to be more than a little shady. They have to be watched to keep them from pulling financial tricks. And there is a new rival in pursuit of Tom's girlfriend, Mary Nestor...

In the third of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom and balloonist John Sharp construct a combination dirigible/aeroplane, and once again encounter the criminal activities of the Happy Harry gang.

The Tom Swift Megapack presents the first 25 volumes of the famous series in proper order, with original cover illustrations. Included are:Tom Swift and His Motor-CycleTom Swift and His Motor-BoatTom Swift and His AirshipTom Swift and His Submarine BoatTom Swift and His Electric RunaboutTom Swift and His Wireless MessageTom Swift among the Diamond MakersTom Swift in the Caves of IceTom Swift and His Sky RacerTom Swift a...

In the first of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom repairs a wrecked motorcycle, then uses it to deliver some improtant 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.

"Tom Swift and His Great Oil Gusher" immerses readers in the exciting adventures of Tom Swift, a gifted young inventor known for his daring exploits and innovative creations. The narrative opens with Tom inviting his friend Ned Newton for a flight in his airplane, the "Hummingbird." Despite initial reluctance due to work, Ned joins Tom, and their camaraderie sets a dynamic backdrop for their adventures. As they soar through the skies, they notice an erratic airplane and suspect the pilot i...

Tom Swift and his friends Ned Newton and Bud Barclay travel to Earthquake Island, a remote and mysterious island that is said to be home to earthquakes and other natural disasters. Tom is interested in studying the island's geology, and he has also invented a new wireless telegraph machine that he wants to test out.Once on the island, Tom and his friends discover that it is indeed a dangerous place. They are caught in an earthquake, and they are also attacked by a group of pirates who are ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Published in 1912, this is the story of Tom Swift and his wizard camera.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer by Victor Appleton is an exhilarating classic adventure that takes readers into the exciting world of aviation, invention, and daring exploration. Following the brilliant young inventor Tom Swift, this thrilling installment of the beloved series combines technological imagination with high-flying action, suspense, and the determination to achieve extraordinary goals. As Tom develops and tests a remarkable new flying machine, he encounters unexpected challenges, ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Tom Swift has enthralled generations of children with his amazing adventures. So return to a simpler time, put away your cynicism, and dust off your sense of wonder, because you're off on a series of grand adventures! Include here are Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers (Or the Secret of Phantom Mountain), Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice (Or the Wreck of the Airship), Tom Swift and His Sky Racer (Or the Quickest Flight on Record)

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 who didn’t have a lot of formal education ...

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 his opponents. With the help of his fri...