| Author |
Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
| Illustrator |
Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title |
Short Cruises
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #21927
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| Contents |
The changeling -- Mixed relations -- His lordship -- Alf's dream -- A distant relative -- The test -- In the family -- A love-knot -- Her uncle -- The dreamer -- Angels' visits.
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| Credits |
Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Short Cruises" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives often center around everyday characters and their adventures, presenting a light-hearted examination of human nature and social situations. The opening chapter introduces Mr. George Henshaw, who finds himself in a series of comedic and precarious situations as he navigates the challenges of married life and the consequences of misunderstandings. The beginning of the book establishes Mr. Henshaw's return home to a tense dining scene with his wife, Mrs. Henshaw, who believes he has been unfaithful. Their back-and-forth reveals the fragility and humor of their relationship, highlighting Mr. Henshaw's attempts to explain himself amidst escalating accusations. As he seeks the counsel of a friend, Ted Stokes, the absurdity of the situation deepens, suggesting a scheme to create a fake identity to escape his wife's ire. This setup promises a blend of comedy and social commentary as the story unfolds, inviting readers into Jacobs's world of witty observations and engaging storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories, English
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
River life -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6465 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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