The first collection in Russian in the last 50 years by William Jacobs, a master of adventure stories. Most of Jacobs's stories are related to the sea and imbued with sparkling humor, although there are also works in the horror genre, such as the famous "The Monkey's Paw" or "The Well". The author was published a lot at the beginning of the 20th century, a little less in the USSR, and even immediately after the Second World War in 1946, but starting from the early 50s they gradually stopped publishing. So, we bring to your attention the most complete collection of stories to date this interesting, but undeservedly forgotten author.Contents:Romantic voyage* In peacock feathers* Dirty business* Rivals in beauty* In pursuit of an inheritance* Under a false flag* Romantic voyage* Lucky coincidence* Universal medicine* Piggy bank bill* Poor souls* Grief -mechanic* Married* By virtue of tradition* Cook from the "Cormorant"* Safe harbor* Salty captain* DisciplinarianTrick for trick* Bad case* Philanthropist* Adoption* Old sailor* Happy ending* Failed arrest* Trick for trick* DoubleHouse of Death* Paw monkeys* House of Death* Well* Three at a table