<p>Step back in time with Frank V. Webster's "Tom the telephone boy: or, The mystery of a message," a thrilling adventure perfect for young readers. This classic juvenile fiction tells the story of Tom, a young telephone operator who finds himself embroiled in a captivating mystery.<br><br>Set against the backdrop of early telephone technology, Tom's coming-of-age tale combines the excitement of detective stories with the everyday realities of a career as a telephone operator. Readers will enjoy the suspenseful plot as Tom navigates cryptic messages and puzzling clues.<br><br>Originally published in a bygone era, this carefully reproduced edition offers a glimpse into the past, delivering a timeless story of courage, ingenuity, and the thrill of solving a good mystery. "Tom the telephone boy" promises an engaging read for anyone who enjoys historical juvenile fiction.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>