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Title: The skipper's wooing, and The brown man's servant
Note: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: David Widger
Summary: "The Skipper’s Wooing; and, The Brown Man’s Servant" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous fiction written in the late 19th century. The stories center around the everyday lives and interactions of sailors and seafarers against the backdrop of maritime life, particularly focusing on a character, Captain Wilson, who shows peculiar affections and exploits related to his duties on the schooner Seamew. This blend of nautical themes and lively characters likely offers a comedic look at the complexities and quirks of ship life. At the start of this collection, we are introduced to Captain Wilson and the crew of the Seamew as they prepare to embark on a journey loaded with cement. The atmosphere onboard is one of camaraderie mixed with light comic tension, especially as the mate and cook speculate about the skipper's distracted manner and recent behavior, hinting at romantic troubles. From a young boy's innocent observations to the crew's banter, the opening passages paint a vivid picture of life at sea that is humorous and full of character interactions. The dynamic between the crew members and their loyalty to Captain Wilson adds a layer of charm, making the reader eager to see how their adventures unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
EBook No.: 21336
Published: May 5, 2007
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: Sailors -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The skipper's wooing, and The brown man's servant
Note: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: David Widger
Summary: "The Skipper’s Wooing; and, The Brown Man’s Servant" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous fiction written in the late 19th century. The stories center around the everyday lives and interactions of sailors and seafarers against the backdrop of maritime life, particularly focusing on a character, Captain Wilson, who shows peculiar affections and exploits related to his duties on the schooner Seamew. This blend of nautical themes and lively characters likely offers a comedic look at the complexities and quirks of ship life. At the start of this collection, we are introduced to Captain Wilson and the crew of the Seamew as they prepare to embark on a journey loaded with cement. The atmosphere onboard is one of camaraderie mixed with light comic tension, especially as the mate and cook speculate about the skipper's distracted manner and recent behavior, hinting at romantic troubles. From a young boy's innocent observations to the crew's banter, the opening passages paint a vivid picture of life at sea that is humorous and full of character interactions. The dynamic between the crew members and their loyalty to Captain Wilson adds a layer of charm, making the reader eager to see how their adventures unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
EBook No.: 21336
Published: May 5, 2007
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: Sailors -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.