Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle; Or, Daring Adventures in Elephant Land

"Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle; Or, Daring Adventures in Elephant Land" by Victor Appleton is a tale of a young inventor's pursuit of adventure. It introduces us to Tom Swift, a youthful and innovative character who craves excitement, especially after his recent success in aviation. Tom has created an awesome electric rifle that he is itching to try out. His desire for adventure leads him to dream of hunting elephants in Africa with his new invention. The story kicks off with Tom longing for something exciting to do. He chats with his pal Ned about his electric rifle, planning to show it off soon. Things get interesting when Tom reads about an elephant hunt in Africa and imagines how cool it would be to use his electric rifle there. After a nice chat with his dad and a funny moment with his servant, Eradicate, Tom decides he is going to Africa for an exciting adventure full of danger and discovery, with his electric rifle. It shows us that Tom Swift is an inventive and adventurous young man ready for what's coming next.