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100 1 _aOld Sleuth,
_d1839?-1898
245 1 0 _aNimble Ike, the Trick Ventriloquist: A Rousing Tale of Fun and Frolic
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, 1894
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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