The Boatswain's Mate by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title The Boatswain's Mate
Captains All, Book 2.
Note Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Boatswain's Mate" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around themes of love, scheming, and the absurdity that often accompanies romantic pursuits. It depicts the comic efforts of George Benn, a retired boatswain, who concocts a ludicrous plan to win the heart of a local pub landlady, Mrs. Waters. The story follows Mr. Benn as he feels despondent after being rejected multiple times by Mrs. Waters. In a desperate attempt to impress her and prove his worth as a protector, he convinces a former soldier, Ned Travers, to pretend to be a burglar so that Mr. Benn can heroically "rescue" Mrs. Waters. However, the plan quickly unravels when Mrs. Waters surprises the supposed burglar, revealing her own resourcefulness and leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings. Ultimately, the story highlights the folly of Benn's scheme, the unpredictability of human relationships, and the humor found in life's unexpected twists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories, English
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject River life -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11182
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 20, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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