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Victor Appleton was a popular author in the 20th century, but Victor was not a single individual. instead, that name was used as a pseudonym by the Stratemeyer Syndicate to put out the popular "Tom Swift" series.

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 Electric Locomotive" is a science fiction novel written by Victor Appleton, a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate. Published in 1922, it is part of the "Tom Swift" series, which follows the adventures of the young inventor Tom Swift as he creates... Read Full Overview

Tom Swift And His Electric Locomotive Or Two Miles a Minute on the Rails centers around the creation of an innovative electric locomotive designed to revolutionize transportation with its unprecedented speed. The protagonist, an inventive young engineer, is tasked with developing... Read Full Overview

Victor Appleton was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate and its successors, most famous for being associated with the Tom Swift series of books. The following series have been published under the Victor Appleton name: Tom Swift (1910-1941), Motion Picture Chums... Read Full Overview

" In "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive" by Victor Appleton, the brilliant young inventor Tom Swift embarks on another thrilling adventure that combines innovation, engineering prowess, and daring feats. The story opens with Tom Swift unveiling his latest creation, an advanced... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

"An electric locomotive that can make two miles a minute over a properly ballasted roadbed might not be an impossibility," said Mr. Barton Swift ruminatively. "It is one of those things that are coming," and he flashed his son, Tom Swift, a knowing smile. It had been a topic... Read Full Overview

"An electric locomotive that can make two miles a minute over a properly ballasted roadbed might not be an impossibility," said Mr. Barton Swift ruminatively. "It is one of those things that are coming," and he flashed his son, Tom Swift, a knowing smile. It had been a topic... Read Full Overview