"Cappy Ricks Retires" by Peter B. Kyne is a humorous and engaging tale set against the backdrop of the bustling lumber trade on the Pacific Coast. Though Cappy Ricks retires, his passion for business and maritime adventure draws him back into the fray with renewed vigor. This classic sea story, infused with Western spirit, captures the challenges and opportunities of the early 20th-century lumber industry and life in California. Kyne's storytelling blends humor with the drama inherent in the competitive world of shipping and resource management. This meticulously prepared reprint offers readers a chance to experience a timeless story of ambition, resilience, and the enduring allure of the Pacific Northwest.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.