| Author |
Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
| Illustrator |
Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title |
Four Pigeons
Captains All, Book 7.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Four Pigeons" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous collection of short stories likely written during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the misadventures and humorous exploits of villagers involved in shooting parties and their interactions with a crafty poacher, Bob Pretty. The book captures the essence of rural life, highlighting themes of camaraderie, folly, and the often absurd consequences of human actions. The story unfolds in a village called Claybury, focusing on a group of local men who engage in a betting scheme with Bob Pretty, a notorious poacher. After a series of unfortunate incidents during shooting parties, where multiple villagers are accidentally shot, the townsfolk's suspicions about Bob deepen. The narrative is filled with lively dialogue and character-driven moments, showcasing the men's attempts to navigate not only their injuries but also the implications of their betting club led by Bob. As the villagers recover and reflect on their misfortunes, Bob cleverly manipulates the situation to his advantage, illustrating a blend of wit and farce that characterizes Jacobs' storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories, English
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
River life -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11187 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 20, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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