Tam O' the Scoots by Edgar Wallace

Tam O' the Scoots is a novel by Edgar Wallace that follows the adventures of Tam, a young man who becomes involved in a series of mysterious events. The book is set in Scotland and features a cast of colorful characters, including Tam himself, his friend Jock, and a group of criminals known as the Scoots. Throughout the story, Tam must use his wits to outsmart the Scoots and uncover the truth behind their nefarious schemes. The book is filled with action, suspense, and humor, making it an enjoyable read for fans of adventure fiction.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1928 · Genre: Adventure, War, Historical Fiction · 10 chapters · 47,062 words

First lines

Lieutenant Bridgeman went out over the German line and "strafed" a depot. He stayed a while to locate a new gun position and was caught between three strong batteries of Archies.

"Reports? " said the wing commander. "Well, Bridgeman isn't back and Tam said he saw him nose-dive behind the German trenches."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edgar Wallace
• Date: 1928 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, War, Historical Fiction
• Length: 47,062 words
• Structure: 10 chapters, 1,266 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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• Where does Adventure first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Adventure — The narrative is centered around a daring pilot and his exploits during World War I, which involves high-risk situations and thrilling sequences.
• War — The backdrop of the story is World War I, and it involves military operations and the experiences of soldiers.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set during a specific historical period, World War I, and it incorporates real events and settings from that time.

Tags

mystery · crime · detective · thriller · suspense · adventure · Scottish · protagonist · plot twist · investigation · urban · social commentary

Contents

• THE CASE OF LASKY
• PUPPIES OF THE PACK
• THE COMING OF MUELLER
• THE STRAFING OF MUELLER
• ANNIE - THE GUN
• THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS
• THE MAN BEHIND THE CIRCUS
• A QUESTION OF RANK
• A REPRISAL RAID
• THE LAST LOAD

More by Edgar Wallace

• The Greek Poropulos (1932)
• Sanders of the River (1911)
• The Twister (1928)
• Big Foot (1927)
• The Dark Eyes of London (1924)
• The Devil Man (1931)
• The Law of the Four Just Men (1921)
• The Joker (1926)
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