Admiral Peters by W. W. Jacobs
Admiral Peters is a novel by W. W. Jacobs, first published in 1904. It tells the story of a retired British naval officer, Admiral Peters, who is living in a small seaside village in England. He is a kindly old man who is well-liked by the villagers, but he is also a bit of a curmudgeon. The novel follows the Admiral as he interacts with the villagers and deals with various issues that arise in the village. He is often called upon to settle disputes between the villagers, and he is also asked to help out with various tasks. As the novel progresses, the Admiral's past is slowly revealed, and it is revealed that he was once a great naval hero. The novel is a humorous and light-hearted look at village life in England, and it is full of interesting characters and amusing anecdotes. It is a charming and entertaining read, and it is sure to delight readers of all ages.
By W. W. Jacobs · First published 1843 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Humor · 4,342 words
First lines
Mr. George Burton, naval pensioner, sat at the door of his lodgings gazing in placid content at the sea. It was early summer, and the air was heavy with the scent of flowers; Mr. Burton's pipe was cold and empty, and his pouch upstairs. He shook his head gently as he realised this, and, yielding to the drowsy quiet of his surroundings, laid aside the useless pipe and fell into a doze.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: W. W. Jacobs
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Humor, Romance
- Length: 4,342 words
- Structure: 1 section, 182 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Admiral Peters, a real-life historical figure.
- Adventure — The book follows Admiral Peters on his adventures as he navigates the high seas and encounters various obstacles.
- Humor — The book is written in a humorous style, with many lighthearted moments and witty dialogue.
- Romance — Admiral Peters has a romantic relationship with a woman he meets during his travels.
Tags
England · English · Fiction · Humorous stories · Sailors · Social life and customs · admiral · air · burton · chair · drink · dutton