Excerpt from Odd Craft
It ain't for the want of trying either with some of 'em, and I've known men do all sorts 0' things as soon as they was paid off, with a view to saving. I knew one man as used to keep all but a shilling or two in a belt next to 'is skin so that he couldn't get at it easy, but it was all no good. He was always running short in the most inconvenient places. I've seen 'im wriggle for five minutes right off, with a tramcar conductor standing over 'im and the other people in the tram reading their papers with one eye and watching him with the other.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Journey into a world of eccentric characters and hilarious escapades in this anthology of short stories, lovingly crafted by the author. Set primarily in the realm of maritime life, each tale is an exploration into the foibles and oddities of human nature, lending a fresh and unexpected perspective on the everyday lives of sailors, their families, and the coastal communities that surround them. From the hilarious antics of Ginger Dick and Peter Russet, trying to safeguard their hard-earned wages from an unscrupulous old friend, to the hapless Mr. Boxer and his eye-opening adventures on an exotic island, every character brings their own unique flavour to the page. The author deftly weaves a tapestry of laughter and misadventure, capturing the indomitable spirit and resilience of these seafaring folk as they navigate the stormy seas of life's challenges. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332728619_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332728619
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