Lydston, G. Frank (George Frank) 1858-1923 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Poker Jim, Gentleman, and Other Tales and Sketches" by G. Frank Lydston is a collection of adventurous tales written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on the character of Poker Jim, a complex gentleman involved in gambling and other escapades in the tumultuous backdrop of 19th-century California. Through various stories, we are introduced to a vibrant cast of characters and their interactions, set against a landscape rich with excitement and moral dilemmas. The opening of the book establishes the narrator's background as a physician and sets the stage for the introduction of Poker Jim. It describes the protagonist's journey from his medical graduation to his arrival in San Francisco, revealing a world filled with gamblers, drunks, and high stakes. As the narrator observes life in the city's gambling dens, he encounters a young man named Gordon Cabell, who is being led astray by a woman associated with the underbelly of society. Jim, who later emerges as a significant figure, steps in as a mentor, displaying qualities of courage and integrity. This initial chapter piques interest in the themes of loyalty, moral complexity, and the colorful lives of those seeking fortune in the Gold Rush era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Poker Jim, gentleman -- Tommy the outcast -- Johnny: a story of the Philippines -- My friend the undertaker -- A grim memento -- A wise child -- Leaves from a suicide's diary -- Chicquita [Chiquita] -- A dead ideal: a romance of the dissecting room -- A matter of professional secrecy -- A legend of the Yosemite: the love of Tis-sa-ack and Tu-toch-a-nu-lah -- A great city's shame. Release date is 2019-03-11 Produced by WebRover, Peter Vachuska, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Short stories, American American fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59050 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59050 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134348.0 59050