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The Monkey's Paws: Writer W. W. Jacobss haunting tale of how a mans cavalier wishes are tragically granted by an exotic but cursed talisman, wreaking havoc on what was previously a content family.

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs "The Monkey's Paw" is a supernatural short story by author W. W. In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey's... Read Full Overview

This early work by William Wymark Jacobs was originally published in 1902 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Jacobs worked as a clerk in the civil service before turning to writing in his late twenties, publishing his first short story in... Read Full Overview

"The Monkey's Paw" is a horror short story by author W. W. Jacobs. It was published in England in 1902. The story is based on the famous "setup" in which three wishes are granted. In the story, the paw of a dead monkey is a talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, but... Read Full Overview

The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs

"The Monkey's Paw" takes place in the house of the White family in England. It starts off on a dark, stormy night, so we know we're in for a scary story. The whites - Mr. and Mrs. White and their adult son Herbert - are... Read Full Overview

This cautionary tale begins when Major Morris of the British army in India shares the tale of a troublesome monkey s paw with a married couple Mr. and Mrs. White and their only son Herbert. Morris says the superstition is that the paw s possessor is granted three wishes but that... Read Full Overview

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When the White family comes into the possession of a monkey's paw that magically grant wishes, they do what many people would do--they wish for money. But every wish has a consequence, and the White family finds they are completely unprepared for what comes next.The Monkey's... Read Full Overview