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This book delves into the world of early 20th-century maritime trade and the intricate dynamics between ship owners, captains, and the men who sailed the seas. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Coast's bustling lumber and shipping industry, the narrative follows the unexpected rise of Matt Peasley, a young, ambitious sailor from Maine. Peasley's journey from deckhand to aspiring captain unfolds amidst a colourful cast of characters, including the shrewd and humorous Cappy Ricks, owner of the Blue Star Navigation Company, and the efficient but controlling manager, Mr. Skinner. The story explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the timeless struggle for recognition and advancement in a competitive industry. Through Peasley's experiences, the author sheds light on the hierarchical structure of the maritime world, the challenges faced by aspiring captains, and the delicate balance between tradition and progress in a rapidly changing era. The book offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of seafaring, where the fate of ships and fortunes rested on the decisions of determined men like Matt Peasley, navigating the complex currents of commerce and human nature.
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A native of San Francisco, Peter B. Kyne was a prolific screenwriter and the author of the 1920 bestseller "Kindred of the Dust". His stories of Cappy Ricks and the Rick's Logging & Lumbering Company were serialized in "The Saturday Evening ""Post" and William Randolph Hearst's "Cosmopolitan" magazine. He died in 1957.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of early 20th-century maritime trade and the intricate dynamics between ship owners, captains, and the men who sailed the seas. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Coast's bustling lumber and shipping industry, the narrative follows the unexpected rise of Matt Peasley, a young, ambitious sailor from Maine. Peasley's journey from deckhand to aspiring captain unfolds amidst a colourful cast of characters, including the shrewd and humorous Cappy Ricks, owner of the Blue Star Navigation Company, and the efficient but controlling manager, Mr. Skinner. The story explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the timeless struggle for recognition and advancement in a competitive industry. Through Peasley's experiences, the author sheds light on the hierarchical structure of the maritime world, the challenges faced by aspiring captains, and the delicate balance between tradition and progress in a rapidly changing era. The book offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of seafaring, where the fate of ships and fortunes rested on the decisions of determined men like Matt Peasley, navigating the complex currents of commerce and human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332005246_0
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