02235cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500660014726400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039950800310043052012960046153400450175765300340180265300250183685600430186199900170190424102UtSlPG20260610133543.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aStandish, Burt L.,d1866-194510aOwen Clancy's Happy Trail; Or, The Motor Wizard in California 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-01-01  aProduced by Richard Halsey  a"Owen Clancy's Happy Trail; Or, The Motor Wizard in California" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Hiram Hill, a spirited youth on a quest to find his long-lost father, who inadvertently causes chaos in a bustling Los Angeles as he mistakes another man for his dad. The narrative blends adventure and comedy with colorful characters while exploring themes of family and friendship, all while Hill is assisted by the capable Motor Wizard, Owen Clancy.  The opening of the book introduces a chaotic scene in Los Angeles during a festive celebration featuring a Chinese dragon parade. This lively backdrop sets the stage for Hiram Hill’s wild encounter as he spots a man he believes to be his father in an automobile. In his excitement, Hiram causes a riot by jumping into the dragon procession, leading to a series of comedic mishaps. After being removed to a drugstore during the melee, Hiram sends a telegram to Clancy, asking for help in locating his father. The first chapter effectively establishes Hiram's earnest yet comical demeanor, hinting at the adventures that await him and Clancy as they embark on a journey to uncover familial ties amidst a series of mischief and misunderstandings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDetective and mystery stories  aYoung men -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24102  c65103d65103