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100 1 _aHobart, George V.
_q(George Vere),
_d1867-1926
245 1 0 _aYou Can Search Me
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
505 0 _aJohn Henry gets a partner -- John Henry gets a Sufficiency -- John Henry gets busy -- John Henry gets a shock -- John Henry gets excited -- John Henry gets a setback -- John Henry gets a surprise.
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"You Can Search Me" by Hugh McHugh is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the character John Henry and his friend Jefferson "Bunch" as they navigate various humorous misadventures related to money, marriage, and magic. The story unfolds through a series of comedic events, dealing with race tracks, the pressures of impending marriage, and the theatrical world in which they attempt to launch an illusionist's career. The plot begins with Bunch expressing anxiety over his upcoming wedding due to financial troubles stemming from a bad bet on horses. John Henry devises a scheme to recoup the lost funds by partnering with a magician named Signor Petroskinski. As the duo embarks on this venture, they encounter a range of eccentric characters, including Bunch's relatives and others in the theatrical circle, leading to humorous misunderstandings and unexpected outcomes. Ultimately, the pair's quest for quick wealth takes a turn when their plans intertwine with romantic entanglements and revelations, culminating in a twist regarding their finances linked to a gold mine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12607
999 _c54025
_d54025