121 Results with the "Adventure Fiction" genre
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In Chapter XVIII of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "On the Hendrickton & Pas Alos," Tom Swift and his friend Ned Newton face the aftermath of a train wreck that delayed their transcontinental journey by three hours. The wreck had nearly jeopardized the safety of Tom's revolutionary electric locomotive, Hercules 0001, but fortunately, it remained unscathed. Suspiciously present at the accident site were Andy O'Malley and Montagne Lewis, the latter being an antagonist who had previously…-
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Tom Swift and his friend Ned were initially content with their journey, having received reassuring updates about the safety of Tom's electric locomotive, the Hercules 0001. Even with a minor concern about Koku, their exotic companion, who the railway crew found puzzling, the duo remained undisturbed. However, their peaceful travel was abruptly interrupted near Hendrickton when their train was halted due to a freight train wreck ahead. This freight train, Number Forty-eight, had derailed and caused…
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In Chapter XVI of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "Off for the West," Tom Swift deals with the aftermath of Joe Myrick's betrayal. Myrick, previously an operative for the Blatz Detective Agency, was caught spying on Tom and possessing explosives intended to sabotage Tom's electric locomotive project. Despite Blatz's insistence that Myrick acted alone and without the agency's knowledge, Tom remains skeptical but decides to move forward with his plans. As Tom prepares to transport his…
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In Chapter XV of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," the scene unfolds on a dark, starless night, where Ned Newton, dressed discreetly, ventures into the Swift Construction Company's yard. His suspicions rise when he spots a flicker of light outside the secure fence. Worried about a potential saboteur recalling past attempts to damage the Hercules 0001 locomotive, Ned stealthily moves closer, unseen under the cloak of shadows. Amidst his vigil, the silence is shattered by the Hercules 0001's sudden…
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In Chapter XIV of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "Speed," four months have elapsed since Tom Swift signed a contract to enhance the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad using his innovative electric locomotive, the Hercules 0001. Despite the disappearance of the saboteur, Andy O'Malley, hired by the antagonist Montagne Lewis, Tom remains wary of potential threats. He employs safety measures around the Swift Construction Company's premises, where development and testing of the Hercules 0001 are…
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In Chapter XIII of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "Hopes and Fears," Tom Swift presents his latest invention, the Hercules 0001, an electric locomotive, to an eager and curious crowd. The locomotive, a significant feat of engineering, stretches over ninety feet in length and boasts a unique design with high windows and a locked pantagraph that adds height. This chapter captures the moment Tom unveils the locomotive, conducting its initial yard track test, which generates a mix of…
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The excitement and tension surrounding Tom Swift's electric locomotive increased as the try-out day approached. After Ned Newton shared his alarming discovery of a deliberate attempt to sabotage the locomotive with explosives, Tom, his father, and Ned delved into investigating the incident. They quickly deduced that the attempt likely stemmed from O'Malley, aiming to thwart Mr. Bartholomew and the H. & P. A. railroad rather than directly targeting the Swift Construction Company. The focus then shifted to…
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As Tom Swift neared the completion of his groundbreaking electric locomotive, his attention turned to the intricate task of setting up its electrical equipment. Weighing nearly two hundred thousand pounds, with the total weight of the locomotive reaching a staggering two hundred and eighty-five tons when fully equipped, the vehicle was a true behemoth. Wrestling with the logistics of ensuring sufficient power supply from the Shopton Electric Company, Tom estimated a demand of forty-four hundred horsepower,…
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Mr. Wakefield Damon, a friend of Tom Swift and an enthusiast for inventions, frequently visits the Swift's workshops, keenly interested in Tom's latest project—an electric locomotive designed to surpass any in the market. Damon reminisces about his past experiences with Tom's inventions, humorously noting their effectiveness, including an instance where an electric fence efficiently dealt with nuisance cats. Tom discusses technical details of the locomotive, aiming for a groundbreaking forty-four hundred…
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Chapter IX of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive" unfolds a night full of suspense and action. Tom Swift, keen to secure his innovations from potential espionage, enacts a layer of security within his home by setting a burglar alarm. His prompt actions are triggered by the suspicion of an intruder, leading him to safeguard a crucial portfolio in the house's safe. Despite taking precautions, Tom faces the unnerving reality of being locked out of his own house, underlining the urgency of the situation…
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