Book Overview
Experience the thrill of early twentieth-century adventure with "Tom Swift and his Motor-cycle: Fun and Adventures on the Road," a classic boys' adventure story by Victor Appleton. This exciting tale plunges readers into a world of invention and youthful ingenuity, where a young protagonist explores the possibilities of new technology.
Perfect for fans of action-packed stories and tales of young inventors, "Tom Swift and his Motor-cycle" captures the spirit of innovation and the allure of the open road. Embark on a journey filled with excitement as the protagonist encounters challenges and triumphs while mastering his marvelous motor-cycle. A meticulously prepared print republication of a timeless juvenile fiction classic. Prepare to be captivated by this early science fiction tale, blending the thrill of sports and recreation with the wonders of technological advancement.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1022933760
ISBN13:9781022933767
Release Date:March 2025
Publisher:Anson Street Press
Length:116 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Series Book Heaven
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Famed childrens' book author and newspaper reporter Howard Garis wrote this classic volume. It captures life in rural New York state during the 1910's. The story is simple and fast paced, and contrary to popular opinion, it does not contain "tom swifties" (bad puns). In fact, it is quite well written. Also, it is not marred by the supposed antisemitism that crept into later volumes. Anyway, the later volumes that depict Jewish gangsters are no more antisemetic than The Godfather is anti-Italian. The character of "Rad" has been criticised as being racist, but, in spite of his Uncle Remus/Mark Twain type dialogue, "Rad" is loyal, hardworking, and clearly one of the good guys. In fact, he provides Tom with an important clue, without which Tom would not have been able to solve the problem. One weakness is that Tom, who is clearly middleclass, is suspicious of those with less money - but he also does not trust the wealthy and powerful. The basic theme of the story could be summarized in the letters PMA - Positive Mental Attitude. While positive thinking does not always "work" in the story, it certainly does not hurt! Tom may get discouraged, but he refuses to give up hope. This is a good lesson for all ages.
A wonderful Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I read this book to my 8 1/2 year old son and he could hardly stand it when we ended the chapter at night, begging me to read to him the next night. We both loved it. The vernacular lent a perfect discussion to the meaning of words and expressions and how our language has changed. Others have referenced the character "Eradicate" who is a "Darky" as being a negative. I found it just the opposite with a wonderful teaching platform as to how our world has changed. My son understands that Blacks weren't always viewed with respect and he's thankful that has changed. He also loved thinking that his grandfather who died before he was born also read these books. I highly recommend it for some good old fashioned fun. Editor reccommends 4-8 years old. I'd say 8-16 years.
The Starting of a Great Tale
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Being an avid reader of science fiction novels of all kinds, I found the first novel to feature Thomas A. Swift quite interesting. Reading what was expected of the future in 1900 allows us to reflect on our world. While Tom didn't have modern luxuries, such as computers or tasers (the latter of which is actually short for Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle, a later novel in the series) he made the best of the technology he had and later created new technologies. For a sci-fi fan, this book will excite the mind
A rousing adventure & story of a young man helping his Dad
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The first in the series of Tom Swift books. Young Tom shows his bravery in outwitting the bad guys, love for his father in putting himself in peril to save his Dad's invention, and compassion and lack of prejudice by helping others in need. Excellent kids book, unless the reader is sensitive to how Blacks were portrayed in the early 1900's. Subsequent Tom Swift books were much more sensitive to the portrayal of old "Eradicate". I highly recommend this book and all of the Tom Swift books written up through the early 1970's.
This classic introduced the original Tom Swift series
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book was the first in a 38-book series of original boys' adventure volumes, published between 1910 and approx. 1938. The book's still a darn good read. Stolen patents, a villainous criminal gang, and Tom's genius in reworking a used motorcycle into the fastest machine on the road. This book is, I believe, a facsimile reprint of the original edition of this most interesting 1910 volume. Try it, you will like it. If you have some of the "boy" in you, anyway.
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