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The End of the Tether: Classic Fiction
The story is about an old, widowed, merchant-service captain, Henry Whalley, famous in his younger days as dare-devil Harry Whalley, captain of the clipper Condor. Although saving all his life, he had lost almost all to a banking collapse, having just enough to buy a barque, the Fair Maid, ‘to play with’ in his retirement. A letter from his daughter requesting financial help is the catalyst that changes Whalley’s course. He sells his ship, sends his daughter the requested money and to support himself and preserve his remaining capital, enters into partnership with Massy, about whom he has serious doubts. The bargain with Massy makes him shareholder and Captain of the steamer Sofala. Massy had paid for the Sofala with a lottery win; now in debt, he hopes for another lucky number. As an engineer, he knows but does not reveal the true state of the vessel. He hopes for more money from Whalley, but Whalley does not reveal he has none. Whalley begins to lose his sight; should he back out of the agreement, Massey could delay repayment for a year. If Whalley can just hide his failing eyesight a bit longer the agreement will end and he can leave with his money.
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The End of the Tether: Classic Fiction
The story is about an old, widowed, merchant-service captain, Henry Whalley, famous in his younger days as dare-devil Harry Whalley, captain of the clipper Condor. Although saving all his life, he had lost almost all to a banking collapse, having just enough to buy a barque, the Fair Maid, ‘to play with’ in his retirement. A letter from his daughter requesting financial help is the catalyst that changes Whalley’s course. He sells his ship, sends his daughter the requested money and to support himself and preserve his remaining capital, enters into partnership with Massy, about whom he has serious doubts. The bargain with Massy makes him shareholder and Captain of the steamer Sofala. Massy had paid for the Sofala with a lottery win; now in debt, he hopes for another lucky number. As an engineer, he knows but does not reveal the true state of the vessel. He hopes for more money from Whalley, but Whalley does not reveal he has none. Whalley begins to lose his sight; should he back out of the agreement, Massey could delay repayment for a year. If Whalley can just hide his failing eyesight a bit longer the agreement will end and he can leave with his money.
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The End of the Tether: Classic Fiction

The End of the Tether: Classic Fiction

by Joseph Conrad
The End of the Tether: Classic Fiction
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The End of the Tether: Classic Fiction

The End of the Tether: Classic Fiction

by Joseph Conrad

Overview

The story is about an old, widowed, merchant-service captain, Henry Whalley, famous in his younger days as dare-devil Harry Whalley, captain of the clipper Condor. Although saving all his life, he had lost almost all to a banking collapse, having just enough to buy a barque, the Fair Maid, ‘to play with’ in his retirement. A letter from his daughter requesting financial help is the catalyst that changes Whalley’s course. He sells his ship, sends his daughter the requested money and to support himself and preserve his remaining capital, enters into partnership with Massy, about whom he has serious doubts. The bargain with Massy makes him shareholder and Captain of the steamer Sofala. Massy had paid for the Sofala with a lottery win; now in debt, he hopes for another lucky number. As an engineer, he knows but does not reveal the true state of the vessel. He hopes for more money from Whalley, but Whalley does not reveal he has none. Whalley begins to lose his sight; should he back out of the agreement, Massey could delay repayment for a year. If Whalley can just hide his failing eyesight a bit longer the agreement will end and he can leave with his money.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9788835336600
Publisher: Diamond Book Publishing
Publication date: 11/25/2019
Series: Joseph Conrad Collection , #4
Sold by: StreetLib SRL
Format: eBook
File size: 986 KB

About the Author

About The Author
Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. He joined the British merchant marine in 1878, and was granted British citizenship in 1886.

Date of Birth:

December 3, 1857

Date of Death:

August 3, 1924

Place of Birth:

Berdiczew, Podolia, Russia

Place of Death:

Bishopsbourne, Kent, England

Education:

Tutored in Switzerland. Self-taught in classical literature. Attended maritime school in Marseilles, France
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