Tom Swift and His Wireless Message; Or, the Castaways of Earthquake Island
1911
Tom Swift and His Wireless Message; Or, the Castaways of Earthquake Island
1911
Published in 1911, 'Tom Swift and His Wireless Message' is a juvenile adventure novel by Victor Appleton. The story follows young inventor Tom Swift as he receives a telegram from inventor Mr. Hosmer Fenwick, who is in trouble with his electric airship. Tom travels to Philadelphia in his newly designed monoplane, the Butterfly, encountering humorous and dangerous situations along the way. This installment showcases Tom's ingenuity and resourcefulness, characteristic of the beloved Tom Swift series.
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“There was a momentary scream of terror from the girl, and then, as she looked at Tom, she exclaimed: "Why, Tom Swift! What are you trying to do? Run me down?" "Mary--Miss Nestor!" ejaculated our hero, in some confusion.””
— Victor Appleton
