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Short Cruises
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023160261
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Short Cruises by W. W. Jacobs offers a delightful collection of short stories brimming with humor and nautical adventures. Jacobs, a master of comedic storytelling, sets many of these tales on the river and at sea, showcasing the quirks and camaraderie of boatmen and those drawn to river life.
Dive into a world of wry wit and gently absurd situations as you explore these classic stories. From unexpected encounters to lighthearted mishaps, Short Cruises captures the timeless appeal of human nature against the backdrop of boats and the open water. Rediscover the enduring charm of these humorous sea stories and river tales, perfect for anyone who appreciates well-crafted prose and a good laugh. This edition has been meticulously prepared for print republication, preserving the original spirit and appeal of Jacobs's work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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