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Lady of the Barge

Lady of the Barge

Published in 1902, 'Lady of the Barge' is a collection of short stories by W. W. Jacobs that blends humor and horror. Each tale features unexpected twists, showcasing Jacobs' skill in crafting engaging narratives that entertain and surprise. The stories reflect the author's keen observation of human nature and the quirks of everyday life, making this collection notable for its unique juxtaposition of genres.

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W. W. Jacobs

English author known for his chilling short story 'The Monkey's Paw'

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Night Watches [complete]

The Monkey's Paw: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 2.

Skilled Assistance: Ship's Company, Part 9.

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1907

W. W. Jacobs

His Other Self [night Watches, Part 10.]

The Lady of the Barge and Others, Entire Collection

A Master of Craft

At SunwichPort, Part2.:Contents:...

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Ship's Company, the Entire Collection

The Old Man of the Sea: Ship's Company, Part 11.

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At SunwichPort[complete]

W. W. Jacobs

Dialstone Lane [complete]

The Monkey's Paw

Odd Craft [complete]

The Ghost ofJerryBundler

W. W. Jacobs

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The WhiteCat:CaptainsAll, Book...

1905

W. W. Jacobs

The Three Sisters [night Watches, Part 6.]

Bedridden and the Winter Offensive: Deep Waters, Part 8.

Self-Help:Sailor'sKnots, Part3.

1909

W. W. Jacobs

TheConstable'sMove:Captains...

1902

W. W. Jacobs

Deserted:Sailor'sKnots, Part1.

1894

W. W. Jacobs

Good Intentions: Ship's Company, Part 3.

Manners Makyth Man: Ship's Company, Part 12.

The Skipper's Wooing, and the Brown Man's Servant

Dialstone Lane, Part 1.

HomewardBound:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

1900

W. W. Jacobs

TheTemptationof SamuelBurge:...

1904

W. W. Jacobs

The Head ofthe Family:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

W. W. Jacobs

At SunwichPort, Part5.:Contents:...

W. W. Jacobs

TheToll-House:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

1907

W. W. Jacobs

At SunwichPort, Part1.:Contents:...

1926

W. W. Jacobs

Dialstone Lane, Part 4.

Prize Money:Sailor'sKnots, Part10.

W. W. Jacobs

Striking Hard: Deep Waters, Part 10.

ThePersecutionof BobPretty: O...

1903

W. W. Jacobs

Dialstone Lane, Part 3.

Dirty Work: Deep Waters, Part 11.

Paying Off: Deep Waters, Part 2.

Stories of W.w. Jacobs: An Index to All Volumes and Stories

The Weaker Vessel [night Watches, Part 4.]

A Golden Venture: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 11.

Captains Alland Others

1905

W. W. Jacobs

Peter'sPence:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

W. W. Jacobs

Bill's Paper Chase: Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 3.

The Vigil [night Watches, Part 8.]

Easy Money [night Watches, Part 9.]

Dialstone Lane, Part 5.

The Lady of the Barge: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 1.

Stepping Backwards [night Watches, Part 5.]

Cupboard Love: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 5.

Sam's Ghost: Deep Waters, Part 4.

The Convert: Deep Waters, Part 5.

EstablishingRelations:Odd Craft,Part 7.

1925

W. W. Jacobs

Over theSide:CaptainsAll, Book 6.

1897

W. W. Jacobs

TheBoatswain'sMate:Captains...

1907

W. W. Jacobs

Fairy Gold: Ship's Company, Part 4.

The Bequest: Ship's Company, Part 6.

At SunwichPort, Part4.:Contents:...

W. W. Jacobs

Keeping Watch [night Watches, Part 2.]

Family Cares: Deep Waters, Part 7.

The Madnessof Mr.Lister:Captains...

W. W. Jacobs

Friends in Need: Ship's Company, Part 2.

Back to Back [night Watches, Part 1.]

Keeping upAppearances:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

1919

W. W. Jacobs

At SunwichPort, Part3.:Contents:...

W. W. Jacobs

The Substitute: Deep Waters, Part 9.

Odd Man Out:Sailor'sKnots, Part6.

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A Tiger's Skin: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 8.

A Spirit ofAvarice: OddCraft, Part11.

1906

W. W. Jacobs

An Adulteration Act: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 10.

LawyerQuince: OddCraft, Part5.

W. W. Jacobs

FourPigeons:CaptainsAll, Book 7.

1905

W. W. Jacobs

Made to Measure: Deep Waters, Part 3.

The Well: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 4.

Three at Table: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 12.

Bill'sLapse: OddCraft, Part4.

W. W. Jacobs

Dialstone Lane, Part 2.

Fine Feathers: Ship's Company, Part 1.

In the Library: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 6.

The MoneyBox: OddCraft, Part1.

W. W. Jacobs

Blundell'sImprovement:Odd Craft,Part 3.

1906

W. W. Jacobs

Captain Rogers: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 7.

The Unknown [night Watches, Part 7.]

A Mixed Proposal: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 9.

Bob'sRedemption:CaptainsAll, Book 5.

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The Guardian Angel: Ship's Company, Part 7.

Dual Control: Ship's Company, Part 8.

Breaking aSpell: OddCraft, Part6.

1902

W. W. Jacobs

Watch-Dogs: Ship's Company, Part 5.

TheCastaway:Odd Craft,Part 2.

1916

W. W. Jacobs

The ThirdString: OddCraft, Part12.

1903

W. W. Jacobs

DoubleDealing:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

1935

W. W. Jacobs

Dixon'sReturn: OddCraft, Part10.

1959

W. W. Jacobs

Husbandry: Deep Waters, Part 6.

The NestEgg:CaptainsAll, Book 3.

1943

W. W. Jacobs

The Understudy [night Watches, Part 3.]

AdmiralPeters: OddCraft, Part14.

1909

W. W. Jacobs

The ChangingNumbers: OddCraft, Part8.

1906

W. W. Jacobs

MatrimonialOpenings:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

1931

W. W. Jacobs

For Better or Worse: Ship's Company, Part 10.

CaptainsAll:CaptainsAll, Part 1.

1905

W. W. Jacobs

SentenceDeferred:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

1900

W. W. Jacobs

Shareholders: Deep Waters, Part 1.

Odd Charges:Odd Craft,Part 13.

1906

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