Victor Appleton

Tom Swift and His Air Scout (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Oh Tom, is it really safe? A young ladyan exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be calledstood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her. "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls. "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 139
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781627930642
• Artikelnr.: 49188343

Autorenporträt

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.