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W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

William Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short fiction and drama. He is best known for his story "The Monkey's Paw".

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The Lady of the Barge and Others, Entire Collection

"The Lady of the Barge and Others, Entire Collection" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stori...

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Many Cargoes

"Many Cargoes" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of maritime stories written during the late 19th century. The book features various humorous and absurd...

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Odd Craft, Complete

"Odd Craft, Complete" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and misadvent...

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The Money Box Odd Craft, Part 1.

"The Money Box" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. This tale blends elements of comedy and social commentary...

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An Adulteration Act The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 10.

"An Adulteration Act" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. This piece unfolds its comedic narrative through th...

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A Mixed Proposal The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 9.

"A Mixed Proposal" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two friends, Major Brill and...

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Striking Hard Deep Waters, Part 10.

"Striking Hard" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic short story written in the early 20th century. Set in a working-class household, the narrative humorously...

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At Sunwich Port, Part 2. Contents: Chapters 6-10

"At Sunwich Port, Part 2" by W. W. Jacobs is a fiction novel written in the early 20th century. This light-hearted narrative revolves around the quain...

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Stories of W.W. Jacobs: An Index to All Volumes and Stories

"Stories of W.W. Jacobs: An Index to All Volumes and Stories by W. W. Jacobs" is a comprehensive index compiling the numerous works of the author, sho...

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Sea urchins

"Sea Urchins" by W. W. Jacobs is a work of fiction written during the late 19th century. The book appears to be a collection of short stories, with ch...

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Salthaven

"Salthaven" by W. W. Jacobs is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of Mr. John Vyner, a ship-owner, and his...

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A Master Of Craft

"A Master of Craft" by W. W. Jacobs is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of life aboard a schooner, focu...

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The Third String Odd Craft, Part 12.

"The Third String" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic novella that falls into the genre of humorous fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The n...

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The Changing Numbers Odd Craft, Part 8.

"The Changing Numbers" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story likely written in the early 20th century. This comedic tale revolves around Mr. Samuel Gunnill...

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Establishing Relations Odd Craft, Part 7.

"Establishing Relations" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that likely dates back to the early 20th century. This narrative, characteristic of...

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Breaking a Spell Odd Craft, Part 6.

"Breaking a Spell" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story from the early 20th century. This tale falls under the category of fiction, specifically ...

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The Castaway Odd Craft, Part 2.

"The Castaway" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story written during the early 20th century. This comedic piece follows the life of John Boxer, who returns ...

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Easy Money Night Watches, Part 9.

"Easy Money" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story that falls under the category of humorous fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrati...

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The Vigil Night Watches, Part 8.

"The Vigil" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic short story written in the early 20th century. Set in a domestic environment, it explores themes of courage, ...

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The Three Sisters Night Watches, Part 6.

"The Three Sisters" by W. W. Jacobs is a novella steeped in gothic elements, likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the l...

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