W.W. Jacobs - The Skipper's Wooing

The life and literary career of William Wymark Jacobs is marked by his vivid depictions of dockland and seafaring life in London, influenced by his upbringing near the docks. After starting as a clerk, he gained popularity with his 1896 collection, Many Cargoes, showcasing his talent for authentic dialogue and clever endings. His marriage to suffragist Agnes Eleanor Williams and subsequent successful works, including At Sunwich Port and Captain's All, solidified his status as a leading humorist of his time. Jacobs remained influential until his death in 1943.