Today 128 years ago....

One of my favorite Jacks was born. The Lvgdvnvm one. Mostly known as a fiction writer - he still didn't get enough credit for it - he wrote also at least one piece of excellent non-fiction. Primarily of interest to sailors it should still be good for a laugh for other people as well.

He was an alcoholic, just like the other Jack, he was overweight and I am sure he had all kinds of character flaws. I don't really care though, as he made up for it with his writing as far as I am concerned.

Can't proofread what I am typing here, as my monitor has packed up and just to make things interesting the mouse has ceased to function in sympathy.

Cheers!

Holg