The Tom Swift Treasury Vol. II: A Positronic Book

By Victor Appleton

Book Overview

The adventures of Tom Swift have thrilled generations of young readers with stories of invention, exploration, and daring scientific adventure.

This second volume of The Tom Swift Treasury gathers twelve complete novels from the classic series that helped inspire decades of young inventors and explorers. Written during the early years of modern science fiction and adventure literature, the Tom Swift stories follow the brilliant young inventor as he creates remarkable machines and sets off on daring journeys around the world-and sometimes far beyond.

These stories capture the spirit of early twentieth-century technological optimism, when airships, submarines, searchlights, and new electrical inventions promised to transform the world. Alongside thrilling escapades, the books celebrate ingenuity, curiosity, and the excitement of discovery.

Included in this volume are:

Tom Swift in Captivity (Or a Daring Escape by Airship)Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera (Or Thrilling Adventures While Taking Moving Pictures)Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight (Or on the Border for Uncle Sam)Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon (Or the Longest Shots on Record)Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone (Or the Picture That Saved a Fortune)Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship (Or the Naval Terror of the Seas)Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel (Or the Hidden City of the Andes)Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders (Or the Underground Search for the Idol of Gold)Tom Swift and His War Tank (Or Doing His Bit for Uncle Sam)Tom Swift and His Air Scout (Or Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky)Tom Swift and His Undersea Search (Or the Treasure on the Floor of the Atlantic)Tom Swift among the Fire Fighters (Or Battling with Flames from the Air)

Together with Volume I, this massive omnibus edition brings together twenty-four of the classic Tom Swift adventures. Return to a simpler time, set aside your cynicism, and rediscover the sense of wonder that made these stories beloved for generations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193445110X
• ISBN13: 9781934451106
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Positronic Publishing
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 3.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7