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| Author | Appleton, Victor |
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| Title | Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders; Or, The Underground Search for the Idol of Gold |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller. |
| Summary | "Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders; Or, The Underground Search for the Idol of Gold" by Victor Appleton is a thrilling adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows the young inventor Tom Swift, along with his companions, as they embark on an expedition to Honduras in search of a legendary idol made of solid gold. The narrative sets the stage for a series of challenges and discoveries as Tom balances his inventive spirit with the excitement of exploration and the competition from a rival archaeologist, Professor Fenimore Beecher. At the start of the book, Tom Swift is engrossed in an article written by Professor Bumper about a hidden city and a golden idol in Honduras. His friend Ned Newton encourages him to delve into the story, and soon they learn of Professor Bumper's intention to mount an expedition to find the idol. Although initially hesitant, Tom is drawn to the adventure, especially when he learns that Professor Beecher is also seeking the same treasure. As they prepare for their journey, Tom is conflicted by his feelings for Mary Nestor and the competitive presence of Beecher. The opening sets the tone for a captivating tale filled with scientific curiosity, the challenge of uncovered mysteries, and the rivalry for a coveted treasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Extinct cities -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Honduras -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 499 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 131 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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