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100 1 _aWiley, Hugh,
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245 1 0 _aLady Luck
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-08-01
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Lady Luck" by Hugh Wiley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of post-war America, showcasing the life of the main character, Vitus Marsden, also known as the Wildcat, as he navigates a series of humorous and challenging situations. The narrative combines elements of comedy and social commentary, primarily exploring themes of luck, personal aspiration, and the struggles of returning to civilian life after the war. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Wildcat as he returns from the war, along with his mascot goat, Lily. In a series of humorous dialogues and interactions, we witness his ventures in Memphis, meeting various quirky characters, including Captain Jack—a central figure in his life—and Honey Tone Boone, an ex-uplifter with an inflated sense of self-importance. As the Wildcat seeks to find his footing post-war, we encounter a world filled with parades, gambling, and an underlying quest for belonging, all while the Wildcat relies humorously on Lady Luck to guide him through his misadventures. The lively dialogue and richly drawn characters provide a captivating glimpse into life during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26165
999 _c67166
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