Cappy Ricks Retires: But that Doesn't Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger than Ever

""Cappy Ricks Retires: But that Doesn't Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger than Ever"" is a novel written by Peter B. Kyne. The book follows the story of Cappy Ricks, a successful businessman who decides to retire and enjoy his life. However, retirement does not last long for Cappy as he finds himself drawn back into the business world. The story explores Cappy's struggles to balance his personal life with his professional ambitions and the challenges he faces as he tries to make a comeback. The novel is a classic tale of perseverance and determination, and it offers insights into the world of business and the complexities of human relationships. With its engaging plot and well-developed characters, ""Cappy Ricks Retires"" is a must-read for anyone interested in business, leadership, and personal growth.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.

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.