"Library of Congress"--Title page. "This edition of Average Jones is based on the first edition in the Library of Congress's collection, originally published in 1911 by the Bobbs-Merrill company. The illustrations by M. Leone Bracker are original to the book"--Title page verso. Includes reading group guide and bibliographical references.
Contents:
The million dollar dog. Red dot -- Open trail -- The mercy sign--Part I -- The mercy sign--Part II -- Blue fires -- Pin-pricks -- Big print -- The man who spoke Latin -- The one best bet -- The million dollar dog.
Summary:
"Average Jones is a brilliant young man of independent means, thanks to the bequest of a wealthy yet jaded uncle. Five years after graduating college, he finds himself bored with travel and his bon vivant lifestyle, and restless for some meaningful hobby to occupy his mind. On the advice of a friend, he decides to set up a business as an "Ad-Visor," warning potential buyers of goods and services of potential scams. Each "ad-vising" case turns into a crime-detecting story showcasing the amateur sleuth's deductive reasoning, a la Sherlock Holmes. At times bizarre, at times humorous, this collection is highly entertaining, featuring stories such as "The B-flat Trombone," "The Man Who Spoke Latin," and "The Million-Dollar Dog.""-- Provided by publisher.
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