It is the purpose of these spirited tales to convey in a realistic way the wonderful advances in land and sea locomotion. Stories like these impress themselves on the youthful memory and their reading is productive only of good.
TOM SWIFT AND HIS MOTOR CYCLE
Or, Fun and Adventure on the Road
Tom longed for a motor cycle and got one unexpectedly.
TOM SWIFT AND HIS MOTOR BOAT
Or, The Rivals of Lake Carlopa
There are some great races, and a thrilling experience with an æronaut.
TOM SWIFT AND HIS AIRSHIP
Or, The Stirring Cruise of the Red Cloud
Telling how the airship was built, of a trial trip and a smash-up in mid-air.
TOM SWIFT AND HIS SUBMARINE BOAT
Or, Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure
The submarine is stopped by a warship and those on board are made prisoners, but escape.
TOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC RUNABOUT
Or, The Speediest Car on the Road
A runabout is built, and then begins a series of adventures.
TOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC RIFLE
Or, Daring Adventures in Elephant Land.
Thrilling adventures in the African jungle with the red pygmies and fine work with the electric rifle.
TOM SWIFT AND HIS SKY RACER
Or, The Quickest Flight on Record.
The Humming Bird—a racer of terrific speed—wins a ten thousand dollar prize against other bird-men.
TOM SWIFT IN THE CAVES OF ICE
Or, The Wreck of the Airship
Tom and his friends go to Alaska to search for gold in the caves of ice and are almost defeated.
TOM SWIFT AMONG THE DIAMOND MAKERS
Or, The Secret of Phantom Mountain
Tom and his friends start out in the "Red Cloud" to find the diamond makers that they are told are hid in the Rocky Mountains.