Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark) 1863-1943 creator Owen, Will 1869-1957 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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. Release date is 2004-02-01 David Widger Updated: 2022-12-17. Original publication data not identified Humorous stories, English England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction River life -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11191 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11191 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133252.0 11191