Captains All by W. W. Jacobs
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"Captains All" by W.W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous short stories written during the early 20th century. The book revolves around the lives and adventures of sailors, illustrating the themes of camaraderie, love, and the absurdities of life at sea and ashore. It captures the essence of the sailor's experience, delving into their struggles and quirks with a comedic flair. The story primarily focuses on Sam Small, a seasoned sailor who
begins to court a widow named Mrs. Finch. His friends, Ginger Dick and Peter Russet, also compete for her affection, leading to a series of humorous encounters as they each attempt to impress her. The narrative highlights Sam's comical attempts to maintain his image as a captain despite questionable truths about his past. As the competition intensifies, revelations about Mrs. Finch's nine children come to light, leading Sam to reconsider his romantic pursuits and ultimately decide to return to sea, reflecting the theme of escapism prevalent in sailor life. The light-hearted language and lively dialogue contribute to the book's charm and comedic undertone. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title |
Captains All Captains All, Part 1. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | River life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11181 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11181-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 186 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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