| Author |
Appleton, Victor |
| Title |
Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship; Or, The Naval Terror of the Seas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Anthony Matonac
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| Summary |
"Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship; Or, The Naval Terror of the Seas" by Victor Appleton is a novel that appears to have been written in the early 20th century, a time when adventure and technology were often intertwined in children's literature. The story revolves around Tom Swift, a young inventor known for his remarkable technological creations, as he embarks on a new project: developing an aerial warship intended for combat operations. As Tom grapples with the challenges of his invention, he encounters a series of dramatic events that hint at external threats and sabotage, all while navigating friendships and the responsibilities of invention. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Tom and his friend Ned Newton, who find themselves amidst concerns about a puzzling setback affecting Tom's latest invention. As the story unfolds, Tom expresses his worries about the recoil generated by the guns he plans to mount on his aerial warship, which could detrimentally affect the vessel's structural integrity. However, just as he prepares to demonstrate his invention, an unexpected fire breaks out at his workshop, leading to a frantic response to protect valuable equipment. The chapter ends with the potential of more danger looming, including espionage and sabotage, teasing a blend of technological ingenuity and suspense that is likely to engage readers in Tom’s inventive adventures and the mysteries he must solve. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Airships -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1281 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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