The Persecution of Bob Pretty by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title The Persecution of Bob Pretty
Odd Craft, Part 9.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Persecution of Bob Pretty" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that was likely written in the early 20th century. This book falls under the category of comic fiction and explores the misadventures of Bob Pretty, a crafty and deceitful poacher living in the rural English village of Claybury. The narrative addresses themes of social class, the folly of the authorities, and the wit employed by the protagonist in his escapades. The story revolves around Bob Pretty, who is infamous for his poaching activities in the local game preserves, especially during the tenure of the new squire, Mr. Rockett. Bob's antics involve clever manipulation of the local keepers and law enforcement, showcasing his ability to evade capture while appearing innocent. Throughout the tale, Bob interacts with various characters, including the vigilant keepers who are determined to catch him, often resulting in absurd and comical situations. The story culminates in a particularly humorous episode where, after a long night of being pursued, Bob and the keepers come to the shocking revelation that the sack he threw into a pond contained nothing but cabbages instead of the anticipated game, leaving both the authorities and Bob in astate of disbelief and amusement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories, English
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Sailors -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 12209
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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