Publisher's Synopsis
The Captains and the Kings is a historical novel written by Henry Haynie and first published in 1904. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two wealthy families, the McTavishes and the Kings, who are both influential in the shipping industry. The novel explores the themes of power, greed, love, and betrayal as the two families compete for control of the shipping industry and struggle to maintain their social status.The main characters of the novel are the McTavish brothers, John and Robert, and the King brothers, David and James. John and Robert are the sons of a Scottish immigrant who built a shipping empire from scratch, while David and James are the heirs to a wealthy family that has been in the shipping business for generations. The two families become rivals when John McTavish marries David King's sister, Mary, and the McTavishes start to challenge the Kings' dominance in the industry.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the lives of the characters, including their personal relationships, business dealings, and political aspirations. The novel also touches on the broader historical events of the time, such as the Spanish-American War and the rise of American imperialism.Overall, The Captains and the Kings is an engaging and well-written novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the American shipping industry in the late 19th century. It is a story of ambition, passion, and betrayal that will keep readers captivated until the very end.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.
