Tom Swift Sr. Series by Victor Appleton

3.76 · 72 ratings
  • Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle, Or, Fun and Adventures on the Road (Tom Swift Sr. #1)
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    Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle, Or, Fun and Adventures on the Road (Tom Swift Sr. #1)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 1910

    Two lads in the tonneau of a touring car, that was whirling along a country road, leaned forward to speak to the one at the steering wheel. The latter was a red-haired youth, with somewhat squinty eyes, and not a very pleasant face, but his companions seemed to regard him with much favor. Perhaps it was because they were riding in his automobile.

  • Tom Swift and His Motor Boat (Tom Swift Sr. #2)
    #2

    Tom Swift and His Motor Boat (Tom Swift Sr. #2)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 1910

    Book number 2 in the original Tom Swift Series. Tom Swift has gone through four series and through generations of the Tom Swift family. Quiet Vision has republished the first twenty five titles in the original Tom Swift series. The original Tom Swift series is referred to as Tom Swift Sr. Quiet Vision tracks Tom Swift from "His Motor Cycle" to "His Electric Locomotive." Many characters reoccur through the series including: Mary Nestor, who Tom eventually marries, Mr... more

  • Tom Swift And His Airship (Tom Swift Sr. #3)
    #3

    Tom Swift And His Airship (Tom Swift Sr. #3)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 1910

    Swift's ingenuity prompts him to build an airship, but when Tom tests the ship something goes wrong and both Tom and the ship crash to the ground.

  • Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat (Tom Swift Sr. #4)
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    Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat (Tom Swift Sr. #4)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 1910

    Tom Swift's father, Barton Swift, is a great inventor with many patents and project sold to both private enterprises and the Government. Now, Tom joins him as they set out to test a new deep diving submarine Barton has build to try to secure a military contract. Driven by a radically new form of propulsion, it is up against other submarines, but their primary opponent is an unscrupulous man who will do everything possible-including attacking the Swifts-to win that contract... more

  • Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road (Tom Swift Sr. #5)
    #5

    Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road (Tom Swift Sr. #5)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 1910

    American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.

  • Tom Swift and His Wireless Message: Special Edition (Tom Swift Sr. #6)
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    Tom Swift and His Wireless Message: Special Edition (Tom Swift Sr. #6)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 1911

    Tom Swift and his friends decide to trial an experimental airship near the New Jersey coast, and are unexpectedly swept out to sea by hurricane winds. Unable to steer or navigate without tearing the airship apart, the hapless crew must simply let the storm take them wherever it will. Unfortunately, the storm proves too much for the craft and Tom makes a crash landing on the uninhabited and crumbling Earthquake Island... more

  • Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers: Large Print (Tom Swift Sr. #7)
    #7

    Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers: Large Print (Tom Swift Sr. #7)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1911

    While young Tom Swift is in a jewelry store shopping for a ring for Mary, he meets a man who claims to be willing to teach Tom how to make diamonds... more

  • Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice, or, the Wreck of the Airship (Tom Swift Sr. #8)
    #8

    Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice, or, the Wreck of the Airship (Tom Swift Sr. #8)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1911

    American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.

  • Tom Swift and His Sky Racer: Large Print (Tom Swift Sr. #9)
    #9

    Tom Swift and His Sky Racer: Large Print (Tom Swift Sr. #9)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1911

    A $10,000 prize lures Tom into competing at a local aviation meet at Eagle Park. Tom is determined to build the fastest plane around, but his plans mysteriously disappear, which means Tom must redesign his new airplane from the beginning. A side-plot through the story is Mr. Swift's failing health. (source: Wikipedia)

  • Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle (Tom Swift Sr. #10)
    #10

    Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle (Tom Swift Sr. #10)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 1911

    American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.

  • Tom Swift in the City of Gold Or, Marvelous Adventures Underground (Tom Swift Sr. #11)
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    Tom Swift in the City of Gold Or, Marvelous Adventures Underground (Tom Swift Sr. #11)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1912

    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... more

  • Tom Swift and His Air Glider, or Seeking the Platinum Treasure (Tom Swift Sr. #12)
    #12

    Tom Swift and His Air Glider, or Seeking the Platinum Treasure (Tom Swift Sr. #12)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1912

    American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.

  • Tom Swift in Captivity (Tom Swift Sr. #13)
    #13

    Tom Swift in Captivity (Tom Swift Sr. #13)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 2005

    Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Tom Swift closed the book of adventures he had been reading, tossed it on the table, and got up. Then he yawned. Tom Swift closed the book of adventures he had been reading, tossed it on the table, and got up. Then he yawned... more

  • Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera (Tom Swift Sr. #14)
    #14

    Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera (Tom Swift Sr. #14)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1912

    Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - "Some one to see you, Mr. Tom." It was Koku, or August, as he was sometimes called, the new giant servant of Tom Swift, who made this announcement to the young inventor. "Who is it, Koku?" inquired Tom, looking up from his work-bench in the machine shop, where he was busy over a part of the motor for his new noiseless airship... more

  • Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight (Tom Swift Sr. #15)
    #15

    Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight (Tom Swift Sr. #15)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1912

    Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - "Tom, did you know Andy Foger was back in town?" "Great Scott, no, I didn't Ned! Not to stay, I hope." "I guess not. The old Foger homestead is closed up, though I did see a man working around it to-day as I came past. But he was a carpenter, making some repairs I think. No, I don't believe Andy is here to stay... more

  • Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon: The Longest Shots on Record (Tom Swift Sr. #16)
    #16

    Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon: The Longest Shots on Record (Tom Swift Sr. #16)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1913

    The story opens with a discussion between Barton Swift and an old friend, Alec Peterson. Alec is trying to convince Mr. Swift to finance an expedition to locate a hidden opal mine, but Mr. Swift is reluctant. In the middle of the conversation, Tom is flying one of his airships, but gets tangled up in power lines. Mr. Peterson cuts the wires, saving Tom's life. Tom is so grateful to Mr. Peterson that Tom is willing to finance the expedition himself... more

  • Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone (Tom Swift Sr. #17)
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    Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone (Tom Swift Sr. #17)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1914

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  • Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship, or, the Naval Terror of the Seas (Tom Swift Sr. #18)
    #18

    Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship, or, the Naval Terror of the Seas (Tom Swift Sr. #18)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1915

    American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.

  • Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel (Tom Swift Sr. #19)
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    Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel (Tom Swift Sr. #19)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1916

    Websters paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running English-to-Korean thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel by Victor Appleton was edited for three audiences... more

  • Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders (Tom Swift Sr. #20)
    #20

    Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders (Tom Swift Sr. #20)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 1917

    The Stratemeyer syndicate used the pseudonym Victor Appleton when writing several series for boys including Tom Swift. Edward Stratemeyer did the original outlines for the series, which was published between 1910 and 1941. Tom Swift was a genius inventor. He specialized in technology especially related to transportation. Later the series was followed by the Tom Swift Jr. series. Tom and Ned Newton are reviewing financial records when a fire breaks out at the fireworks factory in town... more

  • Tom Swift and His War Tank, Or, Doing His Bit for Uncle Sam (Tom Swift Sr. #21)
    #21

    Tom Swift and His War Tank, Or, Doing His Bit for Uncle Sam (Tom Swift Sr. #21)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1918

    pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. Ceasing his restless walk up and down the room, Tom Swift strode to the window and gazed across the field toward the many buildings, where machines were turning out the products evolved from the brains of his father and himself. There was a worried look on the face of the young inventor, and he seemed preoccupied, as though thinking of something far removed from whatever it was his eyes gazed upon.

  • Tom Swift and His Air Scout, or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky (Tom Swift Sr. #22)
    #22

    Tom Swift and His Air Scout, or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky (Tom Swift Sr. #22)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1919

    American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.

  • Tom Swift And His Undersea Search (Tom Swift Sr. #23)
    #23

    Tom Swift And His Undersea Search (Tom Swift Sr. #23)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1920

    American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.

  • Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters (Tom Swift Sr. #24)
    #24

    Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters (Tom Swift Sr. #24)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1921

    Websters paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running English-to-Korean thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters by Victor Appleton was edited for three audiences... more

  • Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive, or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails (Tom Swift Sr. #25)
    #25

    Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive, or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails (Tom Swift Sr. #25)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1922

    American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.

  • Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope (Tom Swift Sr. #39)
    #39

    Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope (Tom Swift Sr. #39)

    Victor Appleton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 1 ratings · published 1939

    American boys' fiction under pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate who produced Tom Swift series, Nancy Drew mysteries, the Hardy Boys, Dave Fearless and many others.

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