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100	1		_aBurgess, Gelett, _d1866-1951
245	1	4	_aThe Picaroons
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-07-21
508			_aProduced by Richard Tonsing 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"The Picaroons" by Gelett Burgess and Will Irwin is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. This novel offers a series of interconnected stories that revolve around characters who are adventurers and vagabonds, drawn together in a San Francisco coffeehouse named Coffee John's. The narrative unfolds with humor and wit, showcasing the misadventures of these colorful figures in their quest for food, companionship, and a bit of luck. The opening of "The Picaroons" introduces us to a lively group at Coffee John's, where two young men impatiently await a third companion who is expected to join their dinner gathering. Coffee John, the proprietor, humorously interacts with them while eagerly anticipating the meal he plans to serve. The scene quickly transforms when a nervous newcomer bursts in, desperate for coffee and possibly entangled in a larger story. As their conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that this gathering will lead to the sharing of each man's unique tale, centering on themes of luck, misfortune, and the eclectic life experiences that weave their stories together. The stage is set for a series of engaging and amusing encounters, highlighting the bonds formed among those living on the margins of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSan Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
700	1		_aIrwin, Will, _d1873-1948
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55164
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