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100 1 _aJacobs, W. W.
_q(William Wymark),
_d1863-1943
245 1 0 _aShip's Company, the Entire Collection
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
505 0 _aFine 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."
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories, English
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aOwen, Will,
_d1869-1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10573
999 _c52033
_d52033