영어로 읽는 고전 _ 피터 B. 카인의 해운업에 재 도전하다
"Cappy Ricks Retires"는 카인의 인기 캐릭터 캐피 릭스의 새로운 모험을 그린 작품입니다.
이야기는 은퇴를 선언한 캐피 릭스가 제1차 세계대전으로 인한 해운업계의 혼란 속에서 다시 사업 일선에 복귀하게 되는 것을 그립니다. 늙었지만 여전히 날카로운 사업 감각을 지닌 릭스는 전시 상황에서 발생하는 다양한 문제들을 자신만의 방식으로 해결해 나갑니다.
이 소설은 전쟁이라는 특수한 상황 속에서도 포기하지 않는 노련한 사업가의 모습을 그리며, 나이는 단지 숫자에 불과하다는 메시지를 전달합니다. 해운업계의 현실적인 묘사와 함께, 릭스 특유의 재치 있는 대화와 지혜로운 판단이 돋보이는 작품입니다.

Classics Read in English _ Cappy Ricks Retires _ But That Doesn,t Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger Than Ever by Peter B. Kyne
"Cappy Ricks Retires" is a work depicting the new adventures of Cain's popular character Cappy Ricks.
The story depicts Cappy Ricks, who declared retirement, returning to the front lines of business during the chaos of the shipping industry due to World War I. Ricks, who is old but still has a sharp business sense, solves various problems that arise in wartime in his own way.
This novel depicts the figure of a seasoned businessman who does not give up even in the special circumstances of war, and delivers the message that age is just a number. Along with the realistic depiction of the shipping industry, it is a work that stands out with Ricks' characteristic witty dialogue and wise judgment.

Summary
"Cappy Ricks Retires: But That Doesn't Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger Than…" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Cappy Ricks, who has recently announced his retirement from the presidency of the Blue Star Navigation Company but is unable to fully step away from the business. As he clings to his old responsibilities, the story explores themes of leadership, loyalty, and the idiosyncrasies of the maritime world through a cast of vibrant characters, most notably the chief engineer Terence Reardon and captain Mike Murphy. The opening of the book introduces the struggle of Cappy Ricks to actually enjoy his retirement while still being involved in the affairs of his shipping company. Faced with various personnel decisions, he insists on having his say regarding who leads the new vessel, the "Narcissus". Cappy’s interactions reveal his larger-than-life personality, his wisdom gained from years in the industry, and the cultural nuances of hiring Irishmen for chief positions. The stage is set for a potential conflict as Cappy must navigate these dynamics while the newly hired Reardon and Murphy prepare to set sail, but not without Cappy's meddling in their affairs, highlighting his unyielding connection to the company even in retirement.

Contents
CHAPTER I. If you have read previous tales of the Blue Star Navigation Company
CHAPTER II. Cappy Ricks was at his office at eight-fifty
CHAPTER III. A small army of men swarmed over
CHAPTER IV. On that first voyage the Narcissus carried general cargo
CHAPTER V. While the Narcissus was loading
CHAPTER VI. Throughout the long, lazy days
CHAPTER VII. Arrived ashore, Captain Murphy hurried to the cable office
CHAPTER VIII. Just about the time the Narcissus was kicking ahead
CHAPTER IX. When Michael J. Murphy returned to consciousness
CHAPTER X. Cappy Ricks, who claimed to know Mike Murphy's kind
CHAPTER XI. Capt. Michael J. Murphy's futile tears of rage
CHAPTER XII. In the course of the afternoon
CHAPTER XIII. IT may appear strange that during the days
CHAPTER XIV. TERENCE Reardon's preparations for the night's work
CHAPTER XV. Mr. Schultz, the first assistant
CHAPTER XVI. At eight o'clock Mr. Schultz relieved the second mate
CHAPTER XVII. At twelve o'clock the second assistant engineer
CHAPTER XVIII. At ten minutes to four Mr. Uhl, the second assistant
CHAPTER XIX. Michael J. Murphy had two shots left in his automatic
CHAPTER XX. When Captain the Hon. Desmond O'Hara
CHAPTER XXI. Capt. Matt Peasley, with his heart in his throat
CHAPTER XXII. Long after the British consul had departed Cappy Ricks sat alone
CHAPTER XXIII. In due course Captain Michael J. Murphy
CHAPTER XXIV. One of the remarks most frequently heard on California Street
CHAPTER XXV. When the Retriever was out from Manila seventy days
CHAPTER XXVI. Excerpt from the log of Captain Matt Peasley relief skipper
CHAPTER XXVII. Four months had passed since the Ecudorian had spoken
CHAPTER XXVIII. ALAS! Man proposes, but God disposes
CHAPTER XXIX. For a long time after old Joe Gurney had terminated his visit
CHAPTER XXX. Three weeks later Alden P. Ricks arrived in New York
CHAPTER XXXI. Cappy Ricks' meditations were interrupted
CHAPTER XXXII. True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair
CHAPTER XXXIII. During the period when Joey Gurney was busy doing
CHAPTER XXXIV. Time passed
CHAPTER XXXV. Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over
CHAPTER XXXVI. And he turned toward the entrance to the Merchants' Exchange
CHAPTER XXXVII. Ten minutes later Cappy dashed up to the entrance
CHAPTER XXXVIII. Three months later Cappy Ricks sat alone in his office
CHAPTER XXXIX. The practical theft from the West Coast Trading Company
CHAPTER XL. Cappy Ricks was, for the thousandth time
CHAPTER XLI. Cappy Ricks called up J. O. Heyfuss
CHAPTER XLII. Directly luncheon was over and Cappy Ricks
CHAPTER XLIII. Late that afternoon Cappy Ricks graciously summoned
CHAPTER XLIV. Whenever Cappy Ricks made up his mind
CHAPTER XLV. For once in his busy life it was
CHAPTER XLVI. With this Parthian shot Matt himself retired
CHAPTER XLVII. When his visitors had gone Cappy Ricks gave orders
CHAPTER XLVIII. Cappy Ricks and J. Augustus Redell arrived at the Merchants' Exchange
CHAPTER XLIX. Cappy Ricks entered his office at the unheard-of hour of eight-thirty
CHAPTER L. Mr. Hankins withdrew, greatly crestfallen
CHAPTER LI. To begin, there was the task of superintending the installation
CHAPTER LII. On the very day the Narcissus left Galveston
CHAPTER LIII. For the first time in his life Cappy Ricks was in financial
CHAPTER LIV. The horse tenders in the other holds were summoned
CHAPTER LV. The entire office force of the Blue Star Navigation Company
CHAPTER LVI. Cappy Ricks came down to his office
CHAPTER LVII. It will be recalled that war with Germany
CHAPTER LVIII. The following day Cappy had a call from Sam Daniels
CHAPTER LIX. The campaign for the Liberty bonds brought Cappy
CHAPTER LX. Two weeks later the old Costa Rica
CHAPTER LXI. Two days passed uneventfully