02348cam a22003133u 4500 55164 UtSlPG 20260610134254.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951 The Picaroons Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-07-21 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Picaroons" by Gelett Burgess and Will Irwin is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. This novel offers a series of interconnected stories that revolve around characters who are adventurers and vagabonds, drawn together in a San Francisco coffeehouse named Coffee John's. The narrative unfolds with humor and wit, showcasing the misadventures of these colorful figures in their quest for food, companionship, and a bit of luck. The opening of "The Picaroons" introduces us to a lively group at Coffee John's, where two young men impatiently await a third companion who is expected to join their dinner gathering. Coffee John, the proprietor, humorously interacts with them while eagerly anticipating the meal he plans to serve. The scene quickly transforms when a nervous newcomer bursts in, desperate for coffee and possibly entangled in a larger story. As their conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that this gathering will lead to the sharing of each man's unique tale, centering on themes of luck, misfortune, and the eclectic life experiences that weave their stories together. The stage is set for a series of engaging and amusing encounters, highlighting the bonds formed among those living on the margins of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction Irwin, Will, 1873-1948 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55164 95996 95996