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100	1		_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943
245	1	0	_aLight Freights
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-06-25
505	0		_aAn odd freak -- A question of habit -- Hard labour -- A garden plot -- Private clothes -- The bully of the "Cavendish" -- The resurrection of Mr. Wiggett -- A marked man -- To have and to hold -- Brevet rank -- Twin spirits -- Sam's boy -- A will and a way -- Jerry Bundler -- The peacemaker -- False colours.
508			_aDavid Widger
520			_a"Light Freights" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous short stories written in the early 20th century. This work captures the idiosyncrasies and adventures of various characters, primarily set within the working-class milieu of England, showcasing Jacobs’ keen sense of wit and playful narrative style. The stories promise to deliver a mix of comedic situations and character-driven anecdotes, often centered around sailors, their exploits, and the whimsical challenges they encounter. The opening of "Light Freights" introduces readers to a group of ship firemen who engage in a humorous discussion about money and their struggles to make ends meet after being paid off. The narrative centers on a character named Sam Small and his mischievous plans involving his nephew, nicknamed "Beauty." Their lighthearted banter quickly escalates into a scheme to sell Beauty as a "wild man of Borneo" for a quick profit, setting the stage for a series of comedic misadventures. This introductory scene establishes Jacobs' humorous tone while hinting at the absurd and unpredictable nature of the stories that follow. (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/21928
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