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Tom Swift is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Tom Swift, seated in his laboratory engaged in trying to solve a puzzling question that had arisen over one of his inventions, was startled by a loud knock on the door. So emphatic, in fact, was the summons that the door trembled, and Tom started to his feet in some alarm. "Hello... Read Full Overview

Tom Swift And His Big Tunnel is a classic adventure novel written by Victor Appleton. The book follows the story of Tom Swift, a brilliant inventor and engineer, who embarks on a daring project to construct a tunnel under a mountain range in Peru. With the help of his friends... Read Full Overview

Mr. Job Titus had heard of the giant cannon used by Tom Swift and Tom to protect the Panama Canal, and wanted to hire Tom to develop a special gunpowder to help them complete the excavation. Tom's good friend, Mr. Damon, came in in the middle of the conversation, not knowing... Read Full Overview