Tom Swift in the City of Gold - Appleton, Victor
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Venture into a world of daring invention and thrilling escapades with "Tom Swift in the City of Gold, or, Marvelous Adventures Underground" by Victor Appleton. This classic juvenile fiction, filled with action and adventure, plunges young Tom Swift into the heart of Mexico on a quest for gold. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover the timeless appeal of Tom Swift. Expect a captivating journey as Tom puts his scientific ingenuity to the test in a land of mystery and hidden treasures. Travel deep underground, and experience this exciting tale of invention and…mehr

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Venture into a world of daring invention and thrilling escapades with "Tom Swift in the City of Gold, or, Marvelous Adventures Underground" by Victor Appleton. This classic juvenile fiction, filled with action and adventure, plunges young Tom Swift into the heart of Mexico on a quest for gold. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover the timeless appeal of Tom Swift. Expect a captivating journey as Tom puts his scientific ingenuity to the test in a land of mystery and hidden treasures. Travel deep underground, and experience this exciting tale of invention and adventure. "Tom Swift in the City of Gold" promises a blend of science fiction elements with the suspense of a detective story, making it an engaging read for anyone who enjoys a classic 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.
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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.