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100 1 _aJacobs, W. W.
_q(William Wymark),
_d1863-1943
245 1 0 _aOver the Side :
_bCaptains All, Book 6.
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 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Over the Side" by W. W. Jacobs is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. This story is part of the collection titled "Captains All," which explores the lives of sailors and the superstitions associated with maritime life. The book delves into the realm of the supernatural and the eerie experiences of sailors as they navigate the unpredictable waters of the sea. The narrative follows a young boy who embarks on a voyage aboard the brig "Endeavour", where he encounters various superstitions and an unsettling event involving a crew member named Jem Dadd. After Dadd's sudden death, his mysterious reappearance as a strange, waterlogged man leads to fear and confusion amongst the crew. As they grapple with the possibility of Dadd returning from the dead, they discover the truth about the new arrival, who poignantly struggles to communicate his own identity and the fate of his family. Ultimately, the story emphasizes themes of fear, superstition, and the bonds of humanity even in the face of the inexplicable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories, English
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aRiver life -- Fiction
700 1 _aOwen, Will,
_d1869-1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11186
999 _c52633
_d52633