# Sailors' Knots (Entire Collection)

By W. W. Jacobs.

"Sailors' Knots (Entire Collection)" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The anthology features humorous and character-driven tales revolving around sailors and their adventures, highlighting the quirks of life at sea and on land. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the night-watchman who reflects on the nature of sailors, contrasting them with land-dwellers. He shares anecdotes about a sailor named Rupert Brown, who wishes to escape the monotony of his life at sea and is then drawn into a comedic series of events involving a chance encounter with a theatrical manager. Amidst Rupert's antics, the watchman's observations provide a rich, humorous commentary on the embrace of adventure and the folly behind it. This sets a light-hearted tone for the upcoming stories, ensuring that readers are in for an entertaining journey. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Illustrator: Will Owen
- Subjects: Humorous stories, English; England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

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