02484cam a22003733u 4500 60978 UtSlPG 20260610134415.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Morris, Charles, 1833-1922 Will Somers, the Boy Detective Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Originally published under title: The gamin detective. Release date is 2019-12-20 Produced by Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library at http://digital.lib.niu.edu/) "Will Somers, the Boy Detective" by Charles Morris is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a sixteen-year-old boy named Will Somers, who, despite his ragged appearance, exhibits sharp wits and boldness as he seeks employment in a dry-goods store owned by Mr. Leonard. As he settles into his new job, he shows determination to prove his worth and navigate the challenges of the adult world, hinting at an adventurous and perhaps mischievous journey ahead. The opening of the book introduces us to Will, a confident and charismatic young boy who is in search of work. He engages Mr. Leonard, a merchant who is skeptical at first but intrigued by Will's audacity. Throughout their witty exchange, we learn about Will's rough upbringing, his experiences, and aspirations for a better life. As Will begins his job, he encounters challenges from other employees while showcasing his unique blend of street smarts and resilience. The initial chapters set the stage for a narrative filled with humor, adventure, and potential intrigue, as hints of deeper mysteries and relationships are woven into the storyline. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Fiction Merchants -- Fiction Theft -- Fiction Dime novels Forgery -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60978 101804 101804