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""At Sunwich Port"" is a novel written by W.W. Jacobs. The story is set in the fictional town of Sunwich Port, a small coastal village in England. The novel follows the lives of the town's inhabitants, including the wealthy merchant, Mr. Nicodemus Hicks, and his family, as well... Read Full Overview

A novel which fairly overflows with the bubbling humor characteristic of this teller of wonderfully good stories.Book Excerpt: The ancient port of Sunwich was basking in the sunshine of a July afternoon. A rattle of cranes and winches sounded from the shipping in the harbour,... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

William Wymark Jacobs (8 September 1863 - 1 September 1943) was an English author of short stories and novels. During his career, he was best known for his farcical comedies involving dockside and rural Essex characters. He occasionally wrote horror stories and is best remembered... Read Full Overview

A collection of short stories featuring characters from the fictional town of Sunwich Port, known for its sailors and fishermen. The tales range from humorous to tragic, but all provide a glimpse into the daily lives of the townspeople. Jacobs is known for his realistic portrayal... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

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At Sunwich Port is a novel written by W.W. Jacobs, first published in 1902. The story is set in the fictional coastal town of Sunwich Port, where the protagonist, Dick Sands, arrives to take up a job as a clerk in a shipping office. Sands is a young man with dreams of adventure... Read Full Overview

A collection of short stories featuring characters from the fictional town of Sunwich Port, known for its sailors and fishermen. The tales range from humorous to tragic, but all provide a glimpse into the daily lives of the townspeople. Jacobs is known for his realistic portrayal... Read Full Overview