The Picaroons

'The Picaroons' is a collection of short stories written by Gelett Burgess and Will Irwin. The stories were all inspired by individuals that were often called picaroons, in Burgess and Irwin's time, whom they describe as «a petty rascal; one who lives by his wits; an adventurer.» Featured titles to be found inside this book include 'The Dimes of Coffee John', 'The Harvard Freshman's Adventure: The Forty Panatelas', and 'The Hero's Adventure: The Mystery of Hammam'.