Publisher's Synopsis
""Cappy Ricks Retires"" is a novel by Peter B. Kyne that follows the story of a wealthy shipping magnate named Cappy Ricks, who decides to retire after years of hard work. However, retirement doesn't last long for Cappy as he soon finds himself drawn back into the world of business, determined to prove that he still has what it takes to succeed. Along the way, he faces challenges and obstacles, but with his wit, determination, and experience, he manages to overcome them all and emerge stronger than ever. The book is a classic tale of perseverance, resilience, and the power of experience, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.1922. The book begins: If you have read previous tales of the Blue Star Navigation Company and the various brisk individuals connected therewith, you will recall one Michael J. Murphy, who first came to the attention of Cappy Ricks at the time he, the said Murphy, was chief kicker of the barkentine Retriever under Captain Matt Peasley. Subsequently, when Matt Peasely presented in his person indubitable evidence of the wisdom of the old saw that you cannot keep a good man down, Michael J. became skipper of the Retriever. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
