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ODD CRAFT - By W. W. JACOBS - Illustrated by Will Owen - 1911
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE MONEY-BOX
THE CASTAWAY
BLUNDELL’S IMPROVEMENT
BILL’S LAPSE
LAWYER QUINCE
BREAKING A SPELL
ESTABLISHING RELATIONS
THE CHANGING NUMBERS
A lively tapestry of dock‑side chatter and salt‑stained humor greets listeners, pulling them into a world where sailors, shopkeepers and town folk speak in a vibrant, colloquial dialect. The opening scene sets the tone with a night‑watchman twirling a shilling and musing on the paradox of seafarers and savings, while the bustling harbour hums with the clatter of tools and the mutter of deals.
From there the narrative bounces between eccentric characters—a penny‑pinching lawyer, a mischievous monkey‑clinging wreckage, a stern landlady, and a bewildered constable—each caught in their own odd craft of ambition, fear or fleeting romance. Snappy dialogue and whimsical illustrations give each vignette a punchy, almost theatrical flavor, turning ordinary moments into comic sketches that linger long after the listen.
The collection captures the charm of early‑20th‑century coastal life, offering a succession of witty snapshots that feel both timeless and delightfully off‑beat, perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh wrapped in salty breezes.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (321K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1943
Best known for the unsettling classic “The Monkey’s Paw,” W. W. Jacobs was also a prolific humorist whose stories drew on the lively world of London’s docks. His work blends nautical adventure, dry comedy, and sudden turns into the macabre.
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