The Dealings of Captain Sharkey, and Other Tales of Pirates by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Author Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
Title The Dealings of Captain Sharkey, and Other Tales of Pirates
Note Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Captain Sharkey: How the governor of St. Kitts came home -- The dealings of Captain Sharkey with Stephen Craddock -- The blighting of Sharkey -- How Copley Banks slew Captain Sharkey -- The "Slapping Sal" -- A pirate of the land (One crowded hour) -- The striped chest -- The captain of the "Polestar" -- The fiend of the cooperage -- Jelland's voyage -- J. Habakuk Jephson's statement -- That little square box.
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Summary "The Dealings of Captain Sharkey, and Other Tales of Pirates" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of pirate-themed short stories written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the menacing character of Captain Sharkey, a ruthless pirate whose exploits instill fear across the seas. Through tales of treachery, adventure, and the brutal life of piracy, the narratives highlight Sharkey's infamy and the fierce world of his contemporaries. At the start of the collection, Captain Scarrow of the ship "Morning Star" anchors at St. Kitt's and learns of the notorious Captain Sharkey's impending execution for his numerous crimes. Scarrow, who had been unnerved by tales of Sharkey's ruthless murders and plundering, momentarily relaxes upon hearing this news. However, much to his shock, he discovers that Sharkey has cunningly infiltrated his own ship, seizing control and turning the tables on Scarrow and his crew. Thus, the opening portion effectively sets the tone for the collection, presenting an atmosphere of tension and cunning amid the treacherous life at sea, and foreshadowing the dark escapades of the deadly Captain Sharkey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Pirates -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, English
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EBook-No. 34627
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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