Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight or On the Border for Uncle Sam

Victor Appleton

Published by Grosset & Dunlap, 1912

About this Item

Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight by Victor Appleton is part of the Tom Swift series of adventure novels aimed at young readers. In this installment, Tom Swift, the inventive and resourceful young protagonist, embarks on an exciting adventure involving the creation and testing of a powerful new searchlight. The plot revolves around Tom's development of an advanced, high-powered searchlight, which he hopes will be useful for a variety of practical applications, including aiding navigation at sea and aiding in rescue missions. Along the way, Tom faces challenges from rival inventors, technical setbacks, and dangerous situations that put his searchlight to the test. As with many books in the Tom Swift series, the novel emphasizes themes of ingenuity, scientific discovery, and perseverance. Tom uses his intelligence and determination to overcome obstacles, and the story showcases his ability to solve problems and invent useful technologies, which ultimately leads to success. The book highlights Tom's courage and his spirit of adventure, characteristic of the series, as he takes on a new scientific challenge. 1.00.

Seller Inventory # F.APP.1912.1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight or On the Border for Uncle Sam
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
• Publication Date: 1912
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fiction