Captains All and Others by W. W. Jacobs
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"Captains All" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The work revolves around the lives and comedic misadventures of sailors, particularly focusing on the character of Sam Small, whose struggles and relationships provide a window into the quirky and often absurd world of seafaring men trying to navigate life on land. The opening portion introduces us to the character of Sam
Small and his friends, Ginger Dick and Peter Russet, who interact with each other as they share stories about previous times at sea and their ambitions ashore. Sam, in particular, is characterized as a grumpy yet lovable sailor, sharing his tales of grumbling about maritime life while beginning a courtship with Mrs. Finch, a widow who owns a small shop. As the men engage in playful banter, it becomes evident that their past experiences shape their present interactions, leading to comedic situations filled with mistaken identities and romantic misadventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title | Captains All and Others |
| Contents | Captains all -- The boatswain's mate -- The nest egg -- The constable's move -- Bob's redemption -- Over the side -- Four pigeons -- The temptation of Samuel Burge -- The madness of Mr. Lister -- The white cat. |
| Credits | David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.7 (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. | 11191 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11191-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Apr 5, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 622 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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