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Tom Swift and his great oil gusher

    Victor Appleton's Tom Swift and his great oil gusher is an adventure fiction novel.

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    About Tom Swift and his great oil gusher

    "Tom Swift and His Great Oil Gusher, or The Treasure of Goby Farm" by Victor Appleton is a novel written in the early 20th century. This book is part of the popular Tom Swift series that follows the adventures of a young inventor, Tom Swift, as he embarks on exciting engineering feats. In this installment, the narrative centers around Tom and his friends as they deal with the challenges surrounding oil drilling while also confronting a sinister adversary. At the start of the story, Tom and his loyal friend Ned Newton are introduced during a light-hearted conversation about flying, which quickly shifts to tension as they witness a nearby airplane in distress. Their heroic efforts lead them to save the airplane's pilot, setting off a series of events that involve oil drilling and potential danger from unscrupulous business characters. Tom is depicted as a resourceful and courageous young man, equally interested in invention and adventure, while also becoming entangled in business challenges and personal encounters with unsavory figures. As he and his friends navigate these complexities, it becomes clear that the stakes are high, and the excitement of both invention and action promises a thrilling read.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Adventure stories
    • Swift, Tom, Juvenile fiction
    • Oil fields, Juvenile fiction

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    Who wrote Tom Swift and his great oil gusher?

    Tom Swift and his great oil gusher was written by Victor Appleton.

    What genre is Tom Swift and his great oil gusher?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure.

    Is Tom Swift and his great oil gusher free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Tom Swift and his great oil gusher?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Treasure Island, The Fellowship of the Ring and Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, II.

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