"Light Freights" by W. W. Jacobs is a series of comical short tales that highlight the odd actions and escapades of different people, mainly from England's working class, displaying Jacobs' sharp wit and playful storytelling approach. Readers are introduced to a group of ship firemen having a funny conversation about money problems after receiving their pay. The story focuses on Sam Small and his tricky ideas involving his nephew, nicknamed "Beauty", that turns into a plan to sell Beauty as a "wild man of Borneo" for some quick money, setting the stage for a series of funny and wild adventures.
Light Freights
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
In this collection of stories, witness the uproarious schemes of sailors and working-class folks as they navigate through absurd situations and comical misadventures in pursuit of fortune and amusement.
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About the AuthorWilliam Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short fiction and drama. He is best known for his story "The Monkey's Paw".
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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