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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

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

Tom Swift And His Giant Cannon is a classic adventure novel written by Victor Appleton. The story follows the young inventor Tom Swift as he creates a massive cannon capable of firing a projectile over a distance of 500 miles. The cannon is designed to be used for peaceful purposes,... Read Full Overview

Tom Swift And His Giant Cannon: Or The Longest Shots On Record This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have... Read Full Overview

"Now, see here, Mr. Swift, you may think it all a sort of dream, and imagine that I don't know what I'm talking about; but I do! If you'll consent to finance this expedition to the extent of, say, ten thousand dollars, I'll practically guarantee to give you back five times that... Read Full Overview

Tom Swift And His Giant Cannon is a classic adventure novel by Victor Appleton. The book follows the story of Tom Swift, a young inventor who creates a giant cannon capable of shooting a projectile thousands of miles into the air. Tom's invention attracts the attention of the... Read Full Overview