Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark) 1863-1943 creator Owen, Will 1869-1957 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ship's Company, the Entire Collection" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories largely revolve around the everyday lives and peculiar challenges faced by working-class characters, often featuring relatable mishaps and amusing miscommunications. Central figures in these tales include Mr. Jobson, his family, and various quirky characters encountered in a seaside setting. At the start of this collection, the reader is introduced to Mr. Jobson, who experiences a comical dilemma regarding his clothing. Awoken on a Bank Holiday morning, he discovers that his family has laid out a fancy suit for him, intending to elevate his appearance to that of a gentleman. Despite his embarrassment over wearing such clothes, Mr. Jobson reluctantly dons them, setting off a chain of humorous events reflecting societal pressures and family dynamics. This opening portion sets the tone for the collection, filled with wit and charm, as well as providing a glimpse into the character's relationships and the comedic situations that arise from them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 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." Release date is 2004-01-01 Produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Humorous stories, English England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10573 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10573 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133244.0 10573