TY  - BOOK
AU  - Appleton,Victor
TI  - Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers; Or, The Secret of Phantom Mountain
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 1998///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Diamond mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
N1  - Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Swift_Among_the_Diamond_Makers; Release date is 1998-04-01; Produced by Anthony Matonac, and David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers; Or, The Secret of Phantom Mountain" by Victor Appleton is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story follows Tom Swift, a young inventor known for his ingenuity and adventurous spirit, as he embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets behind diamond-making alongside his eccentric mentor, Mr. Barcoe Jenks. Throughout the narrative, Tom must confront various challenges and antagonists while exploring a mysterious location referred to as Phantom Mountain.  The opening of the book introduces Tom as he visits a jeweler, contemplating a diamond purchase for a special someone, a subplot that hints at his romantic inclination. A sudden interruption by a suspicious character prompts a chase that reveals the youthful inventor's courage. He later encounters Mr. Jenks, who claims to know how to create diamonds and seeks Tom’s help in his quest. After determining the authenticity of some diamonds given by Mr. Jenks, Tom agrees to assist him in seeking Phantom Mountain. The excitement escalates as they prepare to journey into the unknown, layering the narrative with themes of discovery, danger, and the unearthing of secrets. The vibe suggests an adventurous spirit combined with friendship, typical of classic children's adventure literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1282
ER  -