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Arthur Conan Doyle's The Dealings of Captain Sharkey, and Other Tales of Pirates is a pirate adventure and adventure fiction story collection. Key subjects include pirates.

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"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.
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  • Adventure stories
  • Pirates
  • Short stories, English

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Who wrote The Dealings of Captain Sharkey, and Other Tales of Pirates?

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

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It is usually shelved as Pirate Fiction and Adventure.

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