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100	1		_aBates, Arlo, _d1850-1918
245	1	0	_aMr. Jacobs: A Tale of the Drummer, the Reporter, and the Prestidigitateur
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-10-21
508			_aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, sp1nd, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Mr. Jacobs: A Tale of the Drummer, the Reporter, and the Prestidigitateur" by Bates is a whimsical novel likely written in the late 19th century. Set in a colonial environment, the book intertwines humor and adventure within a narrative that reflects the absurdities of human relationships and social norms. It features a unique blend of characters, including a drummer, a reporter, and a magician, as they navigate their intertwined lives. The story follows Peter Briggs, a correspondent for the "Calcutta Jackal", who becomes entangled in the eccentric life of Mr. Jacobs, a man of many wives and an extensive history, seeking to charm his way through life’s challenges. As they engage in madcap adventures, including a tiger hunt and encounters with various quirky figures, themes of love and absurdity are explored. Throughout their escapades, Mr. Jacobs’ preoccupation with his wives and his friendship with Briggs serves as a humorous commentary on the complexities of companionship and the human condition, ultimately culminating in unexpected and comical resolutions. The narrative offers an entertaining blend of satire and slapstick, appealing to readers looking for light-hearted and inventive storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCrawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909. Mr. Isaacs -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41125
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