TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jacobs,W.W.
AU  - Owen,Will
TI  - Ship's Company, the Entire Collection
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Humorous stories, English
KW  - England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2004-01-01; 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."; Produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10573
ER  -