02287cam a22003253u 4500 26154 UtSlPG 20260610133611.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12022809 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Locke, William John, 1863-1930 The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-07-31 Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol" by William John Locke is a novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the charming and roguish character Aristide Pujol, whose life is a series of whimsical escapades filled with vivid interactions and humorous situations. The narrative seems to celebrate the joy of living through Pujol's encounters, emphasizing his delightful personality and spontaneous approach to life. At the start of the story, we meet Aristide during an eventful journey through Aigues-Mortes, where an accident involving a car leads to a confrontation with a local crowd. Just as tensions rise, Aristide is saved by a charismatic stranger who expertly diffuses the situation. This introduction sets the stage for Aristide’s adventurous spirit, as he quickly forms a bond with this mysterious benefactor, leading to unexpected twists. Soon after, Aristide reveals his complicated romantic entanglements when he announces his impending marriage to an unlikely bride, Mme. Gougasse, showcasing Locke's ability to weave humor and social commentary into the narrative. The story opens up to a world full of enchanting characters, underscored by themes of love, fortune, and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction Ball, Alec https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26154 67155 67155