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Cappy Ricks or The Subjugation of Matt Peasley

Cappy Ricks or The Subjugation of Matt Peasley

Peter B. Kyne / Peter BKyne

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2005
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781417986507
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Cappy Ricks or The Subjugation of Matt Peasley is a novel written by Peter B. Kyne. The story revolves around the character of Cappy Ricks, a wealthy and influential businessman who owns a shipping company. The plot follows the journey of Matt Peasley, a young sailor who is hired by Ricks to work for his company. Peasley is portrayed as a hardworking and honest man who is determined to succeed in his career. However, he soon realizes that working for Ricks is not an easy task, as the businessman is known for his tough and dominating personality. Peasley soon finds himself in a constant power struggle with Ricks, who tries to subjugate him and make him obey his orders without question. The novel explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the struggle for power in the business world. It also delves into the complex relationship between employer and employee, and the challenges faced by those who are trying to establish themselves in their careers. Overall, Cappy Ricks or The Subjugation of Matt Peasley is a compelling tale of ambition and power, and the lengths that people will go to in order to achieve their goals. It is a classic work of fiction that is sure to captivate readers with its engaging plot and well-developed characters.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.

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