Captains All and Others by W. W. Jacobs
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Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
English
"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 tr...
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.)
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