Tom Swift And His Big Tunnel - Appleton, Victor
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Tom Swift And His Big Tunnel is a novel written by Victor Appleton. The story revolves around Tom Swift, a young inventor who is determined to build a tunnel beneath a mountain range. Tom's father, a wealthy inventor, funds the project, and Tom sets out to design and build the tunnel with the help of his friends.As the project progresses, Tom and his team encounter numerous challenges, including sabotage from a rival tunnel company and dangerous natural obstacles. Despite these setbacks, Tom remains determined to complete the tunnel and prove his engineering skills.Along the way, Tom also…mehr

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Tom Swift And His Big Tunnel is a novel written by Victor Appleton. The story revolves around Tom Swift, a young inventor who is determined to build a tunnel beneath a mountain range. Tom's father, a wealthy inventor, funds the project, and Tom sets out to design and build the tunnel with the help of his friends.As the project progresses, Tom and his team encounter numerous challenges, including sabotage from a rival tunnel company and dangerous natural obstacles. Despite these setbacks, Tom remains determined to complete the tunnel and prove his engineering skills.Along the way, Tom also finds himself caught up in a love triangle between his childhood friend Mary Nestor and a new acquaintance, the wealthy and beautiful Miss Alice Delaine.With fast-paced action, thrilling adventure, and a touch of romance, Tom Swift And His Big Tunnel is a classic tale of ingenuity, perseverance, and the triumph of the human spirit.Professor Swyington Bumper seemed to live in a region all by himself. Though he was on board the Bellaconda, he might just as well have been in an airship, or riding along on the back of a donkey, as far as his knowledge, or recognition, of his surroundings went. He seemed to be thinking thoughts far, far away, and he was never without a book--either a bound volume or a note-book. In the former he buried his hawk-like nose.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.
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Victor Appleton was a pen name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a publishing organization that created popular children s book series in the early 20th century. The name was primarily associated with the Tom Swift series, which was published from 1910 to 1941 and became iconic for its portrayal of a young, inventive protagonist. The Tom Swift series followed the adventures of Tom, a resourceful and daring young inventor, who used his innovative creations to tackle challenges, often involving cutting-edge technology and thrilling escapades. In addition to the Tom Swift books, Victor Appleton was also used for several other series, including the Motion Picture Chums (1913 1916), Moving Picture Boys (1913 1922), and Movie Boys (1926 1927), which catered to the growing popularity of the film industry. These series focused on the adventures of young characters involved in the world of cinema, blending the excitement of early movie-making with the classic adventure format. While the Tom Swift books are the most well-known, the Victor Appleton name played a significant role in shaping early 20th-century children's literature, providing young readers with tales of adventure, innovation, and heroism.