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Tom Swift and his Giant Cannon: The Longest Shots on Record

Tom Swift and his Giant Cannon: The Longest Shots on Record

Appleton, Victor

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN13: 9791041829033
Publisher: Culturea
Published: Jul 24 2023
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon is the sixteenth book in the Tom Swift series, authored by Victor Appleton. This novel follows the inventive young protagonist, Tom Swift, as he embarks on a new engineering challenge: the creation of a giant cannon capable of making the longest shots on record. The story begins with Tom encountering a live wire, setting the stage for the series of adventurous and technical challenges he will face. As Tom and his team, including his loyal friend Koku, plan and construct the massive artillery piece, they encounter numerous obstacles, including testing failures, the need for a new type of gunpowder, and even sabotage attempts. The narrative is rich with technical details and showcases Tom's ingenuity and determination. The plot thickens as Tom travels to Sandy Hook for testing, where the Waller Gun is put through its paces. Despite initial setbacks, including a significant failure, Tom's perseverance leads to eventual success. The story also introduces a subplot involving a long-lost mine, adding an element of mystery and adventure. As the cannon is finally ready for testing, a series of dramatic events unfold, including a warning about a potential disaster and the bursting of a dam. The climax of the story sees Tom's cannon being accepted by the government, and the narrative concludes with a journey to Panama, where the cannon is used at the Gatun Locks, culminating in the longest shot ever recorded.

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