Captain Jinks Of The Horse Marines

""Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines"" is a comedic play in three acts, written by Clyde Fitch and first published in 1902. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of Captain Jinks, a pompous and self-important officer in the United States Marine Corps. Jinks is obsessed with his own status and reputation, and spends much of his time trying to impress his superiors and colleagues. However, his plans often backfire, leading to hilarious and embarrassing situations. The play features a range of colorful characters, including Jinks' long-suffering wife, his rival officer Colonel Kipp, and a group of bumbling soldiers. The plot is full of twists and turns, with Jinks getting into all sorts of scrapes and misadventures. Despite his flaws, however, Jinks is ultimately a sympathetic character, and the play ends on a heartwarming note. ""Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines"" was a popular play in its time, and has been adapted into several films and television shows over the years. It is known for its clever dialogue, witty humor, and memorable characters, and remains a classic of American theater.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.