Four Pigeons / Captains All, Book 7.

Name: Four Pigeons / Captains All, Book 7.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A sequence of comic tales set around a village public house centers on a poacher who organizes a club among local beaters to share compensation if anyone is accidentally shot during visiting gentlemen's shoots. When men such as Bill Chambers and Henery Walker are wounded in separate mishaps, the arrangement produces awkward payouts, disputes over promised shares, and uneasy dealings with the hunting party. The stories deliver sharp social observation, ironic reversals, and lively character portraits conveyed through pubroom anecdotes and rustic humor.

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.