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_aOld Sleuth, _d1839?-1898 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aNimble Ike, the Trick Ventriloquist: A Rousing Tale of Fun and Frolic |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-01-16 | ||
| 508 | _aDemian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Nimble Ike, the Trick Ventriloquist: A Rousing Tale of Fun and Frolic" by Old Sleuth is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Ike, who is a skilled ventriloquist, as he navigates a world filled with mystery and adventure following the abrupt departure of his mentor, Uncle Andro. The narrative hints at themes of courage, deception, and the quest for identity, suggesting a thrilling escapade ahead. The opening of the book introduces us to Ike and his mentor in a tenement room, where a tense dialogue unfolds regarding money and Ike's uncertain future. Uncle Andro, possessing a secretive past, leaves Ike with a mysterious box and a few parting words of wisdom before disappearing without a trace. Afterward, Ike helps a struggling widow and her daughter, demonstrating his compassionate nature. However, the storyline quickly escalates into action when he discovers a plot involving abduction and criminal schemes. Curiosity leads him to eavesdrop on criminals, ultimately resulting in his kidnapping, setting the stage for a gripping story filled with suspense and wit, showcasing Ike's determination to survive and outsmart those who threaten him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, 1894 |
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| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories | ||
| 653 | _aDime novels | ||
| 653 | _aVentriloquists -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:318983 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67179 |
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