Sam's Ghost by W. W. Jacobs
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"Sam's Ghost" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a darkly evocative setting, revolving around the theme of ghosts, particularly that of a troublesome waterman named Sam Bullet. Through a blend of humor and suspense, the story explores a watchman’s amusing and eerie experiences related to Sam's ghost after the waterman meets an untimely demise. The plot centers on a
night-watchman who recounts his encounters with the ghost of Sam Bullet, a man who was notorious for his rowdy behavior and who drowned under dubious circumstances. After Sam's death, Joe Peel, his troublesome friend, visits the watchman with a strange request from the ghost for repayment of a loan. As the story unfolds, the watchman becomes increasingly entangled in a web of ghostly antics, deceptions, and the mishaps with Joe, culminating in a comical confrontation with fear and the supernatural. The watchman's attempt to rid himself of the ghostly worry through a deal only adds to the chaos and humor, resulting in a delightful exploration of both fear and camaraderie amidst ghostly mischief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title |
Sam's Ghost Deep Waters, Part 4. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.8 (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 | Sailors -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11474 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11474-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 477 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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