Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat; Or, The Rivals of Lake Carlopa

By Victor Appleton

A clever inventor faces off against rivals and uncovers dangerous schemes as he tries to acquire a stolen motor-boat at a lively auction.

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Category: Adventure

Released

2000-08-01

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Summary

"Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat; Or, The Rivals of Lake Carlopa" by Victor Appleton is an early 20th-century adventure that follows Tom Swift, a bright young inventor, as he embarks on a journey filled with challenges while trying to buy a motor-boat. Tom's adventure begins as he heads to an auction, determined to win a motor-boat that was once stolen by thieves connected to his father's work despite his father's concerns about the risks involved. He quickly finds a rival in Andy Foger, who also wants the boat, setting the scene for a heated competition and potential trouble as Tom's intelligence will be tested along the way when dealing with mechanical problems and intense rivalries.

About the Author

Victor Appleton was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate and its successors, most famous for being associated with the Tom Swift series of books.