Ship's Company, the Entire Collection by W. W. Jacobs
"Ship's Company, the Entire Collection" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories largely revolve around the everyday lives and peculiar challenges faced by working-class characters, often featuring relatable mishaps and amusing miscommunications. Central figures in these tales include Mr. Jobson, his family, and various quirky characters encountered in a seaside setting. At the start of this collection, the reader is
introduced to Mr. Jobson, who experiences a comical dilemma regarding his clothing. Awoken on a Bank Holiday morning, he discovers that his family has laid out a fancy suit for him, intending to elevate his appearance to that of a gentleman. Despite his embarrassment over wearing such clothes, Mr. Jobson reluctantly dons them, setting off a chain of humorous events reflecting societal pressures and family dynamics. This opening portion sets the tone for the collection, filled with wit and charm, as well as providing a glimpse into the character's relationships and the comedic situations that arise from them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title | Ship's Company, the Entire Collection |
| Note | Reading ease score: 92.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | Fine feathers -- Friends in need -- Good intentions -- Fairy gold -- Watch-dogs -- The bequest -- The guardian angel -- Dual control -- Skilled assistance -- For better or worse -- The old man of the sea -- "Manners makyth man." |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10573 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 235 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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