
Three restless brothers zip through the streets of early‑20th‑century San Francisco on their rattling bicycles, turning the city’s parks and steep hills into a playground of daring races. Their bright, patched‑up clothes catch the eye of onlookers, and the youngest, a quick‑witted lad named Joe, often leads the pack, his laughter echoing down the avenues. The bustling urban backdrop, from the Golden Gate’s misty inlet to the winding alleys of the western districts, provides a vivid stage for their high‑spirited antics and the occasional scolding from watchful guardians.
Beyond the thrill of the ride, Joe wrestles with the quieter pressures of school and family life. A tender moment with his sister reveals a softer side, as she leans on him for comfort while he struggles to balance his studies with his yearning for adventure. As the brothers navigate both the bustling streets and the expectations at home, the story hints at the choices that will shape their paths, promising a blend of youthful exuberance and the inevitable pull of responsibility.
Language
fi
Duration
~3 hours (206K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-03-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1876–1916
Adventure, hardship, politics, and restless curiosity all fed the stories that made him one of America’s most widely read early modern authors. Best known for tales such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang, he brought unusual energy and lived experience to everything he wrote.
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