Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark) 1863-1943 creator Owen, Will 1869-1957 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Odd Craft, Complete" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and misadventures of various sailors and the eccentric characters they encounter, mixing comedy with social commentary in a lively, colloquial style. Through intertwining tales, the author captures the humorous follies, struggles, and peculiarities of seafaring life and its cast of characters, including sailors like Ginger Dick, Peter Russet, and the amiable troublemaker Bill Burton. At the start of the collection, the opening story "The Money-Box" introduces us to two sailors, Ginger Dick and Peter Russet, who enlist an old shipmate, Isaac Lunn, to help them save their hard-earned wages from quick spending. The humorous narrative unfolds as they struggle against temptation and their impulsive behavior. Despite good intentions, the duo’s plans quickly degenerate into chaos, resulting in a series of comedic incidents that showcase their inability to outsmart their impulses. This light-hearted introduction sets the tone for the rest of the stories, which promise more amusing escapades among the colorful cast of Jacobs' maritime world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The money box -- The castaway -- Blundell's improvement -- Bill's lapse -- Lawyer Quince -- Breaking a spell -- Establishing relations -- The changing numbers -- The persecution of Bob Pretty -- Dixon's return -- A spirit of avarice -- The third string -- Odd charges -- Admiral Peters. Release date is 2004-04-01 Original publication data not identified Humorous stories, English England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Sailors -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12215 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12215 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133306.0 12215