02726cam a22003613u 4500 70562 UtSlPG 20260610134630.0 m cr n 260607r20231950utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975 Be young again! Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Future combined with Science Fiction Stories July-August 1950 Release date is 2023-04-15 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Be Young Again!" by Murray Leinster is a feature novel penned in the mid-20th century, specifically around the 1950s. The book combines elements of science fiction and caper fiction as it weaves a story about youth and deceit through the lens of a caper involving the Elixir of Youth. The narrative follows the misadventures of humorous con artist Jode and a clever teenage protagonist as they concoct a scheme to swindle an aging mobster, Mr. Vachti, with the promise of restoring youth. The storyline pivots around Jode's ambitious plan to outsmart Mr. Vachti, a notorious bootlegger, using a supposed Elixir of Youth developed by Professor Henry Barr. Jode and the young protagonist, who narrates the events, orchestrate a scheme to sell the elixir to Vachti, believing it will secure their wealth and futures. As the plot unfolds, themes of trust, deception, and the consequences of one's actions emerge, particularly when misunderstandings lead to chaos. When Jode finds himself in hot water, thanks to the unexpected effects of the elixir on himself and others, the story takes a comical turn, leaving the characters in a precarious position as they navigate their complicated lives filled with surprising twists. Ultimately, the book provides not only a captivating adventure but also a humorous reflection on the lengths people will go to reclaim their youth and the unforeseen results of their schemes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1950 Science fiction Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction Alchemy -- Fiction Stevens, Lawrence Sterne, 1886-1960 Produced from Future combined with Science Fiction Stories July-August 1950 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70562 111288 111288