Light Freights
Author: first_name: W. W.
last_name: Jacobs
Language: English
Year: 1901

A collection of weird and humorous short stories known for their good twists featuring a trio attempting some get-rich-quick schemes, the goings on at a small village, sailors attempting to stand up to bullies, more sailors dealing with orphans, hypnotists and accidental stowaways, wives trying to scare their husbands straight and what telling tall tales in inns can lead to. (Summary by Inkell)