Tom Swift (nonfiction)

Front cover of Tom Swift and his Submarine Boat.

Tom Swift is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology.

First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes.

The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm.

Tom's adventures have been written by various ghostwriters, beginning with Howard Garis.

Most of the books are credited to the collective pseudonym "Victor Appleton".

The books generally describe the effects of science and technology as wholly beneficial, and the role of the inventor in society as admirable and heroic.

Fiction cross-reference

• Tom Swift and His Elder Gods Communicizer

Nonfiction cross-reference

• Hero (nonfiction)

External links:

• Tom Swift @ Wikipedia