Tom Swift And His Airship - Appleton, Victor

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Résumé :
Volume 3 of the original Tom Swift book series, titled Tom Swift and His Airship, or The Stirring Cruise of the Red Cloud, was released by Grosset & Dunlap. In Tom Swift and His Airship, Tom Swift describes the Red Cloud, an airship that is quick and cutting-edge. Tom is eager for a cross-country trip, but the Shopton bank is robbed right before he and his buddies leave. Tom is immediately held responsible for the heist after taking off. He finds himself suddenly a wanted fugitive, but he doesn't understand why until he has travelled halfway across the nation. Tom needs to hurry return to Shopton to clear his name before being blasted out of the sky because there is neither a safe harbor nor a buddy on the ground below.

Biographie:
Victor Appleton was a pen name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a publishing organization that created popular children s book series in the early 20th century. The name was primarily associated with the Tom Swift series, which was published from 1910 to 1941 and became iconic for its portrayal of a young, inventive protagonist. The Tom Swift series followed the adventures of Tom, a resourceful and daring young inventor, who used his innovative creations to tackle challenges, often involving cutting-edge technology and thrilling escapades. In addition to the Tom Swift books, Victor Appleton was also used for several other series, including the Motion Picture Chums (1913 1916), Moving Picture Boys (1913 1922), and Movie Boys (1926 1927), which catered to the growing popularity of the film industry. These series focused on the adventures of young characters involved in the world of cinema, blending the excitement of early movie-making with the classic adventure format. While the Tom Swift books are the most well-known, the Victor Appleton name played a significant role in shaping early 20th-century children's literature, providing young readers with tales of adventure, innovation, and heroism....

Sommaire:
Volume 3 of the original Tom Swift book series, titled Tom Swift and His Airship, or The Stirring Cruise of the Red Cloud, was released by Grosset & Dunlap. In Tom Swift and His Airship, Tom Swift describes the Red Cloud, an airship that is quick and cutting-edge. Tom is eager for a cross-country trip, but the Shopton bank is robbed right before he and his buddies leave. Tom is immediately held responsible for the heist after taking off. He finds himself suddenly a wanted fugitive, but he doesn't understand why until he has travelled halfway across the nation. Tom needs to hurry return to Shopton to clear his name before being blasted out of the sky because there is neither a safe harbor nor a buddy on the ground below....