The crimp by Henry Leverage

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Author Leverage, Henry, 1885-1931
Title The crimp
Original Publication United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1920.
Note Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary "The Crimp" by Henry Leverage is a short story that falls under the genre of crime fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the murky underbelly of San Francisco's Barbary Coast, focusing on themes of deception, survival, and the harsh realities faced by sailors in need of work. The story revolves around the characters involved in shanghaiing, where men are illegally recruited for ships, showcasing a world filled with corruption and desperation amidst the law. The plot centers on Captain Gully, who is desperate to complete the crew of his whaling ship, the Bowhead, to set sail for the Arctic. He enlists the help of Abie the Crimp, a dubious figure known for his connections to the underworld, to procure six men before midnight. Abie devises a plan involving pretenses of being a government detective to capture potential crew members, leading to a series of encounters with criminals. However, the tables turn when a preacher known as Holy Joe unveils himself as a true detective, revealing his own motives tied to capturing criminals among the crew. The story culminates in a tense confrontation that reflects the themes of identity and the thin line between law and crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
Subject Shanghaiing -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 68975
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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