This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Watch-Dogs
Ship's Company, Part 5.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Watch-Dogs" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story likely written during the early 20th century. This piece blends elements of comedy with a keen observation of village life and human behavior, focusing specifically on the theme of kindness to animals. The story presents the quaint and quirky dynamics of a small community reacting to a gentleman's strange obsession with animal welfare, leading to unforeseen and comical consequences. The narrative centers around Bob Pretty, a village laborer who becomes entangled in a local contest for a gold watch offered by Mr. Bunnett, a wealthy Londoner passionate about animal kindness. Bob's nonchalant demeanor contrasts sharply with other villagers, who clumsily attempt to outdo one another in showing kindness to animals, often leading to ridiculous scenarios. As Bob appears to play along with the charade while maintaining his cool, he surprisingly manages to manipulate the situation to his advantage. Eventually, through a farcical encounter involving his dog Joseph and Mr. Bunnett, Bob cleverly secures the gold watch by presenting a farcical display of compassion, showcasing Jacobs' sharp wit and commentary on societal tendencies towards irrationality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Owen, Will, 1869-1957
EBook No.: 10565
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Watch-Dogs
Ship's Company, Part 5.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Watch-Dogs" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story likely written during the early 20th century. This piece blends elements of comedy with a keen observation of village life and human behavior, focusing specifically on the theme of kindness to animals. The story presents the quaint and quirky dynamics of a small community reacting to a gentleman's strange obsession with animal welfare, leading to unforeseen and comical consequences. The narrative centers around Bob Pretty, a village laborer who becomes entangled in a local contest for a gold watch offered by Mr. Bunnett, a wealthy Londoner passionate about animal kindness. Bob's nonchalant demeanor contrasts sharply with other villagers, who clumsily attempt to outdo one another in showing kindness to animals, often leading to ridiculous scenarios. As Bob appears to play along with the charade while maintaining his cool, he surprisingly manages to manipulate the situation to his advantage. Eventually, through a farcical encounter involving his dog Joseph and Mr. Bunnett, Bob cleverly secures the gold watch by presenting a farcical display of compassion, showcasing Jacobs' sharp wit and commentary on societal tendencies towards irrationality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Owen, Will, 1869-1957
EBook No.: 10565
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.