Young Adult Appleton, Victor: Tom Swift, Vol 1. v2, 12 Jan 2008

HarryT · 04-24-2007, 08:09 AM

Here's a bit of light relief after all the Dickens, etc; the first five books in the original "Tom Swift" series, as follows:

1. Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle
2. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat
3. Tom Swift and His Airship
4. Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat
5. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout

The "Tom Swift" series was published between 1910 and 1941 by the "Stratemeyer Syndicate"; a publishing house which churned out virtually innumerable series of books aimed at young people (some other series you may have heard of by them are the "Hardy Boys" and "Nancy Drew" series). The books were outlined by the publisher, then farmed out to "ghost writers"; each series being credited to a wholly fictitious author ("Victor Appleton" in the case of the Tom Swift series).

The Tom Swift series is concerned with the adventures of the eponymous "boy inventer", Tom Swift, who is involved in a series of "thrilling adventures" involving what was, at the time, the "cutting edge" of technology - airships, "autos" (cars), submarines, etc. The stories get more and more outrageous as the series progresses.

There were 40 books in the series, of which the first 25 are in the public domain. I'll do these 25 over the next few days as a series of five volumes, with five books to a volume.

Please note that these are not the same as the "Tom Swift Jr" series, published between the 1950s and 70s. They feature the son of the "Tom Swift" who is the "star" of these books; personally I think that this original series is a lot better.

These are wonderful books, not to be taken too seriously. Enjoy!

EDIT: 12 Jan 08

Recreated the book to improve the formatting, preserve dashes, etc. Uploaded v2.

Previous download count: 193

wmrawls · 10-23-2007, 10:40 AM

Fantastic. Thanks

HarryT · 10-23-2007, 11:32 AM

You're very welcome. Delighted that other people enjoy this kind of stuff too.

HarryT · 01-12-2008, 12:04 PM

Recreated the book to improve the formatting, preserve dashes, etc. Uploaded v2.

JSWolf · 01-27-2008, 09:59 PM

Any chance for an IMP version please?

glencbr · 03-23-2008, 06:58 PM

Wonderful effort, Harry. Thank you!

04-24-2007, 08:09 AM	#1
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Appleton, Victor: Tom Swift, Vol 1. v2, 12 Jan 2008 Here's a bit of light relief after all the Dickens, etc; the first five books in the original "Tom Swift" series, as follows: 1. Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle 2. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat 3. Tom Swift and His Airship 4. Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat 5. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout The "Tom Swift" series was published between 1910 and 1941 by the "Stratemeyer Syndicate"; a publishing house which churned out virtually innumerable series of books aimed at young people (some other series you may have heard of by them are the "Hardy Boys" and "Nancy Drew" series). The books were outlined by the publisher, then farmed out to "ghost writers"; each series being credited to a wholly fictitious author ("Victor Appleton" in the case of the Tom Swift series). The Tom Swift series is concerned with the adventures of the eponymous "boy inventer", Tom Swift, who is involved in a series of "thrilling adventures" involving what was, at the time, the "cutting edge" of technology - airships, "autos" (cars), submarines, etc. The stories get more and more outrageous as the series progresses. There were 40 books in the series, of which the first 25 are in the public domain. I'll do these 25 over the next few days as a series of five volumes, with five books to a volume. Please note that these are not the same as the "Tom Swift Jr" series, published between the 1950s and 70s. They feature the son of the "Tom Swift" who is the "star" of these books; personally I think that this original series is a lot better. These are wonderful books, not to be taken too seriously. Enjoy! EDIT: 12 Jan 08 Recreated the book to improve the formatting, preserve dashes, etc. Uploaded v2. Previous download count: 193

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10-23-2007, 10:40 AM	#2
wmrawls Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rock Hill,SC Device: Sony PRS 505, Dell Axim X50V	Fantastic. Thanks

10-23-2007, 11:32 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You're very welcome. Delighted that other people enjoy this kind of stuff too.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Recreated the book to improve the formatting, preserve dashes, etc. Uploaded v2.

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glencbr Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	Wonderful effort, Harry. Thank you!