Harry Flashman Harry Flashman Sir Harry Paget Flashman is a fictional character created by Thomas Hughes (1822–1896) in the semi-autobiographical "Tom Brown's School Days" (1857) and later developed by George MacDonald Fraser (1925–2008). Harry Flashman appears in a series of 12 of Fraser's books, collectively known as "The Flashman Papers", with covers illustrated by Arthur Barbosa. Flashman was played by Malcolm McDowell in the Richard Lester 1975 film "Royal Flash". In Hughes' 1857 book, Flashman (a relatively minor character) is portrayed as a notorious bully at Rugby School who persecutes Tom Brown, and who is finally expelled for drunkenness. Fraser decided to
Tom Swift in the City of Gold with a huge wealth of salvaged gold. Tom Swift- The protagonist of the book. Leader of the group searching for the city. Ned Newton- Tom's chum who is accompanying him on his quest. Mr. Swift- Tom's father. He has fallen ill in this book and cannot make the trip. Mr. Damon- Eccentric man who calls blessings on everything. Also accompanying Tom. Eradicate Sampson- A friend of Tom's. A black man who is hired as cook and worker for the trip. Andy Foger- Tom's rival, who is seeking to reclaim his fathers fortune in the city. Mr. Foger- Andy's father. Recently