Ship's Company - format ePub

R. John Vyner, ship-owner, pushed his chair back from his writing-table and gazed with kindly condescension at the chief clerk as he stood before it with a handful of papers. "We shall be able to relieve...

William Wymark "W. W." Jacobs, an English author of short stories and novels. Although much of his work was humorous, he is most famous for his horror story "The Monkey's Paw".

THE LADY OF THE BARGE THE MONKEY'S PAW BILL'S PAPER CHASE THE WELL CUPBOARD LOVE IN THE LIBRARY CAPTAIN ROGERS A TIGER'S SKIN A MIXED PROPOSAL AN ADULTERATION ACT A GOLDEN VENTURE THREE AT TABLE

Dr. Frank Carson had been dreaming tantalizing dreams of cooling, effervescent beverages. Over and over again in his dreams he had risen from his bed, and tripping lightly down to the surgery in his pajamas,...

The ancient port of Sunwich was basking in the sunshine of a July afternoon. A rattle of cranes and winches sounded from the shipping in the harbour, but the town itself was half asleep. Somnolent shopkeepers...

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"

DESERTED HOMEWARD BOUND SELF-HELP SENTENCE DEFERRED "MATRIMONIAL OPENINGS" ODD MAN OUT "THE TOLL-HOUSE" PETER'S PENCE THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY PRIZE MONEY DOUBLE DEALING KEEPING UP APPEARANCES

Sailormen are not good 'ands at saving money as a rule, said the night-watchman, as he wistfully toyed with a bad shilling on his watch-chain, though to 'ear 'em talk of saving when they're at sea and...

In "The Lady of the Barge and Others," W. W. Jacobs showcases his deftness in blending humor with elements of the uncanny and the grotesque. This collection of short stories offers a vivid depiction of...

In "Short Cruises," W. W. Jacobs masterfully intertwines humor and human folly through a series of delightful maritime tales. The book captivates readers with its richly descriptive prose and keen observations...

In 'More Cargoes,' W. W. Jacobs transports readers into a whimsical world of maritime misadventures and human folly, woven with intricate maritime themes and humor. This collection of short stories captures...

In "More Cargoes," W. W. Jacobs continues to enchant readers with his signature blend of humor and maritime adventure. This collection of short stories revolves around the lives of sailors and the peculiarities...

W. W. Jacobsin teos "Meripoikia: Merimiesjutelmia" on kokoelma lyhyitä kertomuksia, joissa yhdistyvät huumori ja merimiestarinat. Kirjan tyyli on eloisa ja kielellisesti rikasta, mikä vie lukijan merimatkojen...

W. W. Jacobsin teos 'Laivuri on rakastunut: Merimiesjutelma' on humoristinen ja koskettava kertomus, joka vie lukijan merelle ja siihen liittyvään elämänmenoon. Kirjan sisältö käsittelee merimiesten arkea,...

Jacobs is now remembered for his macabre tale "The Monkey's Paw." However, the majority of his output was humorous in tone. Michael Sadleir described Jacobs' fiction thus: "I wrote stories of three kinds,...

What would you do if you were given a chance to correct the incorrigible? Everything is going well for the White family, but they are human beings after all, and like everybody else, they want money....

"The Castaway" is a short story by W. W. Jacobs, telling of the return of a husband, who was thought lost and buried at sea for three years. Mrs. Boxer immediately welcomes him, but his mother-in-law...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. W. W. Jacobs was a prolific writer of short stories. His topics were typically humorous and nautical in nature, but they weren’t exclusively...

William Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short stories and novels. During his career he was best known for his farcical comedies involving dockside and rural Essex characters. He occasionally wrote...

The ancient port of Sunwich was basking in the sunshine of a July afternoon. A rattle of cranes and winches sounded from the shipping in the harbour, but the town itself was half asleep. Somnolent shopkeepers...

When the White family comes into the possession of a monkey’s paw that magically grant wishes, they do what many people would do—they wish for money. But every wish has a consequence, and the White family...

The crew of the ship come together in a syndicate to find the missing father of the lady whom their skipper should like to favour. Their resulting escapades prove to be highly amusing - Summary by Alan...

Die Affenpfote von W. W. Jacobs: Wohl die berühmteste Schauergeschichte der englischen Literatur! Eine englische Familie erhält eine Affenpfote von einem Soldaten. Sie erfülle drei Wünsche, erfahren sie....

In "Night Watches. Complete Series," W. W. Jacobs presents a series of short stories weaving together spookiness and humor with masterful ease. This collection illustrates Jacobs' adeptness at creating...

In "Deep Waters," W. W. Jacobs explores the intersection of humor and suspense through a series of interconnected short stories that delve into the human condition amidst the backdrop of the sea. Set...

In "Captains All and Others," W. W. Jacobs presents a captivating collection of short stories that vividly explore the lives of fishermen and seafaring men in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Utilizing...

William Wymark Jacobs (1863-1943) was an English author of short stories and novels. Although much of his work was humorous, he is most famous for his macabre story “The Monkey’s Paw” (1902) and several...

Every sailorman grumbles about the sea, said the night-watchman, thoughtfully. It's human nature to grumble, and I s'pose they keep on grumbling and sticking to it because there ain't much else they can...

THE MONEY-BOX THE CASTAWAY BLUNDELL'S IMPROVEMENT BILL'S LAPSE LAWYER QUINCE BREAKING A SPELL ESTABLISHING RELATIONS THE CHANGING NUMBERS THE PERSECUTION OF BOB PRETTY DIXON'S RETURN A SPIRIT OF AVARICE...

William Wymark "W. W." Jacobs was an English author of short stories and novels.[1] Although much of his work was humorous, he is most famous for his horror story

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