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W. W. Jacobs (International) assertion W. W. Jacobs i(9813158 works by) (a.k.a. William Wymark Jacobs)
Born: Established: 1863 ; Died: Ceased: 1943
Gender: Male
Heritage: English
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1 An Odd Freak W. W. Jacobs , 1945 single work short story
— Appears in: Short Story Magazine , March no. 8 1945; (p. 23-32)
1 The Boatswain's Mate W. W. Jacobs , 1905 single work short story humour

One of Jacobs's popular stories about sailors on land, The Boatswain's Mate (aka The Bosun's Mate) sees an 'avaricious old rascal get up a sham burglary in order to win a buxom widow and secure a nice little business' ('A Master of Craft.' Leader 30 December 1905, p.32)
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