The Boatswain's Mate by W. W. Jacobs
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"The Boatswain's Mate" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around themes of love, scheming, and the absurdity that often accompanies romantic pursuits. It depicts the comic efforts of George Benn, a retired boatswain, who concocts a ludicrous plan to win the heart of a local pub landlady, Mrs. Waters. The story follows Mr. Benn as he feels despondent after being
rejected multiple times by Mrs. Waters. In a desperate attempt to impress her and prove his worth as a protector, he convinces a former soldier, Ned Travers, to pretend to be a burglar so that Mr. Benn can heroically "rescue" Mrs. Waters. However, the plan quickly unravels when Mrs. Waters surprises the supposed burglar, revealing her own resourcefulness and leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings. Ultimately, the story highlights the folly of Benn's scheme, the unpredictability of human relationships, and the humor found in life's unexpected twists. (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 |
The Boatswain's Mate Captains All, Book 2. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.0 (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. | 11182 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11182-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 208 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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