More Cargoes / 1897

Name: More Cargoes / 1897
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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Adventure British Literature Humour Short Stories

About This Book

A collection of short stories set mainly in maritime and dockside environments, depicting sailors, captains, passengers, and waterfront characters in compact, scene-driven episodes. The narratives rely on lively dialogue and nautical detail to expose everyday foibles such as bravado, gullibility, and petty greed, often producing comic consequences or ironic reversals. Stories range from slapstick and ribald humour to sharper observations of fear, loyalty, and sudden misfortune, with many pieces built around a single wry twist or moral. Overall the volume balances brisk entertainment with atmospheric sketches of working-class seafaring life.

About the Author

W. W. Jacobs

W. W. Jacobs was an English author best known for his humorous short stories and novels, often set in the coastal regions of England. His writing is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and a talent for creating vivid characters. One of his most notable works is "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story that explores themes of fate and the supernatural. Jacobs also wrote extensively about the lives of fishermen and the quirks of seaside communities, as seen in his collection "At Sunwich Port." His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the genre of comic fiction.