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Dialstone Lane

Dialstone Lane

Jacobs, W. W.

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Mystery & ThrillerLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419115790
ISBN13: 9781419115790
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.42 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Dialstone Lane is a classic novel written by W.W. Jacobs, first published in 1910. The story is set in the fictional town of Wapping, London, and follows the lives of the inhabitants of Dialstone Lane, a narrow street that runs alongside the Thames. The novel is a collection of interconnected stories that revolve around the characters who live in the Lane, including the eccentric landlord, Mr. Samuel Cashmore, and his tenants, such as the retired sailor, Captain Nat Kemp, and the young couple, Jim and Lizzie Hooker.The book is a humorous and heartwarming portrayal of working-class life in London at the turn of the 20th century. It captures the struggles and joys of everyday life, from the daily grind of work to the simple pleasures of family and friendship. The characters are vividly drawn, with their quirks and foibles adding to the charm of the story.Dialstone Lane is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story, and a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of London life.A Short Walk From The Station Brought Them To The Mouth Of The River Which Constitutes The Harbour Of Biddlecombe. For A Small Port There Was A Goodly Array Of Shipping, And Mr. Chalk's Pulse Beat Faster As His Gaze Wandered Impartially From A Stately Barque In All The Pride Of Fresh Paint To Dingy, Sea-worn Ketches And Tiny Yachts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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