Light Freights - Hardcover

Jacobs, W. W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0809533715 ISBN 13: 9780809533718

Verlag: Wildside Press, 2003

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Light Freights is a delightful collection of maritime-themed short stories by W.W. Jacobs, blending humor and intrigue with the life of sailors. Each tale offers a mix of wit, suspense, and colorful characters, making it a perfect read for fans of seafaring adventures and comedic twists. Jacobs' sharp storytelling and vivid portrayals of life on the water make this collection an enduring classic.

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William Wymark "W. W." Jacobs (1863 - 1943) was an English author of short stories and novels. Although much of his work was humorous, he is most famous for his horror story "The Monkey's Paw". Jacobs was born in Wapping, London; his father was a wharf manager at the South Devon wharf at Lower East Smithfield. He was educated at a private school in London and later at Birkbeck College (then called Birkbeck Literary and Scientific Institution, now part of the University of London).

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0809533715
• ISBN 13: 9780809533718
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 340
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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