Swift Construction is hired to make oil-well drilling equipment for a group of Texas wildcatters, who turn out to be more than a little shady. They have to be watched to keep them from pulling financial tricks. And there is a new rival in pursuit of Tom's girlfriend, Mary Nestor...

The Tom Swift Megapack presents the first 25 volumes of the famous series in proper order, with original cover illustrations. Included are:Tom Swift and His Motor-CycleTom Swift and His Motor-BoatTom Swift and His AirshipTom Swift and His Submarine BoatTom Swift and His Electric RunaboutTom Swift and His Wireless MessageTom Swift among the Diamond MakersTom Swift in the Caves of IceTom Swift and His Sky RacerTom Swift a...

In the first of Victor Appleton's original Tom Swift novels, Tom repairs a wrecked motorcycle, then uses it to deliver some improtant patents to a lawyer on behalf of his father, Barton Swift. When the papers are stolen by the Happy Harry gang, Tom must find a way to retrieve them.

The Boys' Adventure Megapack collects 20 great adventure stories for boys, from classics like "The Call of the Wild" to war stories like the adventures of Dave Dawson, from science fiction like Tom Swift, Jr. to historical fiction like Tarzan of the Apes and The Count of Monte Cristo. Rollicking adventure stories for the young and young at heart!Included are:THE CALL OF THE WILD, by Jack LondonTREASURE ISLAND, by Robert Louis StevensonKIDNAPPED, by Robert Loui...

The Tom Swift Collection Volume I invites readers into the exhilarating world of young inventor Tom Swift, whose daring adventures and groundbreaking inventions have inspired generations. First published in the early 20th century, Victor Appleton’s classic series captures the spirit of innovation, exploration, and the boundless possibilities of science.This Classicus edition brings together the first six books in the beloved series, following Tom as he takes to the roads, skies, and...

“I am sure we can build such a flying boat, father.” “Humph! I wish I had your confidence, Tom,” chuckled Mr. Barton Swift, the old inventor. His son laughed, too. “It isn’t confidence you lack,” he said. “It is just that you are too cautious to seem optimistic.” “Have it your own way,” rejoined his father. “Just the same, a speed boat for the air, land, and sea that will do all you suggest is something to consider fearfully. Nothing to compare to it has ever yet been launched.” “But it wi...

There was a puffing as of labored breath, a shuffling of feet in the hallway, a banging and clattering sound, and then a voice cried: “Where you have ’um, Master?” Ned Newton looked up from his desk and glanced across the room at Tom Swift who was poring over a mass of blue prints. The young inventor smiled at his equally youthful business manager as Ned remarked: “There’s your cute little giant Koku up to some of his interesting tricks again! Sounds as if he’d caught Eradicate by the hair...

Entering Tom Swift’s private laboratory from a room farther down the hall, Ned Newton, who seemed somewhat out of breath, glanced at the young inventor and asked: “Do you seem to be getting anywhere with it, Tom?” For a moment there was no reply. Tom, who had been leaning over a complicated apparatus of wires, switches, and radio bulbs that glowed dimly, was slowly turning a dial. Ned repeated his question, adding: “What seems to be the trouble?” “Trouble?” queried Tom, looking at Ned with...

Entering Tom Swift’s private laboratory from a room farther down the hall, Ned Newton, who seemed somewhat out of breath, glanced at the young inventor and asked: “Do you seem to be getting anywhere with it, Tom?” For a moment there was no reply. Tom, who had been leaning over a complicated apparatus of wires, switches, and radio bulbs that glowed dimly, was slowly turning a dial. Ned repeated his question, adding: “What seems to be the trouble?” “Trouble?” queried Tom, looking at Ned with...

You’ve got me, Tom. Must be in Sweden, or Holland, or some of those foreign countries. I don’t often handle letters from there, so I can’t say. Why don’t you open your letter and find out who its from?” “That’s what I ought to have done at first.” Quickly Tom ripped open the much worn and frayed envelope, through the cracks of which some parts of the letter already could be seen, showing that it had traveled many thousand miles before it got to the village of Shopton, in New York State. “W...

The Hardy Boys meets Alex Rider in this start to a brand-new series starring everyone’s favorite inventor—Tom Swift!When your dad funds the Swift Academy of Science and Technology, you’re bound to have a bunch of tech at your disposal. So no one bats an eye when Tom and his best friend, Noah, test their new virtual reality drone before class. At the academy, once class starts and the drone is parked, their brainiac friends then launch into farfetched discu...

The Complete Works of Victor AppletonThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - The Moving Picture Boys at Panama2 - Tom Swift and his Aerial Warship3 - Tom Swift Among The Diamond Makers4 - Tom Swift and his Wizard Camera5 - Tom Swift and his Air Scout6 - Tom Swift and his Giant Cannon7 - Tom Swift and his Undersea Search8 - Tom Swift among the Fire Fighters9 - Tom Swift and his...