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Author Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard), 1880-1957
Title Cappy Ricks Retires: But That Doesn't Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger Than Ever
Note Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Cappy Ricks Retires: But That Doesn't Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger Than…" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Cappy Ricks, who has recently announced his retirement from the presidency of the Blue Star Navigation Company but is unable to fully step away from the business. As he clings to his old responsibilities, the story explores themes of leadership, loyalty, and the idiosyncrasies of the maritime world through a cast of vibrant characters, most notably the chief engineer Terence Reardon and captain Mike Murphy. The opening of the book introduces the struggle of Cappy Ricks to actually enjoy his retirement while still being involved in the affairs of his shipping company. Faced with various personnel decisions, he insists on having his say regarding who leads the new vessel, the "Narcissus". Cappy’s interactions reveal his larger-than-life personality, his wisdom gained from years in the industry, and the cultural nuances of hiring Irishmen for chief positions. The stage is set for a potential conflict as Cappy must navigate these dynamics while the newly hired Reardon and Murphy prepare to set sail, but not without Cappy's meddling in their affairs, highlighting his unyielding connection to the company even in retirement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
Subject Shipping companies (Marine transportation) -- Fiction
Subject Lumber trade -- Pacific Coast (U.S.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 6020
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Most Recently Updated Jan 28, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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