| Author |
Appleton, Victor |
| Title |
Tom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Anthony Matonac
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| Summary |
"Tom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky" by Victor Appleton is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Tom Swift, a young inventor and aviator, who embarks on an adventure that involves the innovative use of aeroplanes and themes of patriotism amid wartime. The narrative captures Tom's character as he takes a sky ride with Mary Nestor and hints at his upcoming challenges related to an invention that holds significance for the country’s military efforts. At the start of the story, Tom is preparing to take Mary Nestor on an aerial adventure, showcasing his confidence in aviation and his aspirations to impress her. Mary, initially apprehensive about flying, gradually finds courage as Tom reassures her of the safety of the flight. The chapter highlights Tom's technical abilities and his enthusiasm for inventing, leading to an unexpected technical setback during the flight. The opening portion sets the stage for Tom’s endeavors, not just in personal adventures but also in contributing to national interests, particularly in the context of the ongoing war, which is underscored by subsequent interactions with representatives from a flying machine company that hint at both opportunities and adversities ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Airships -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1284 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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