The End of the Tether is by Joseph Conrad. A classic tale of love and hatred set in Africa. This is the story of Captain Whalley. He owns a sailing ship and has made a name for himself in the cargo trade, but his wife has died and steam is now taking over for sailing ships. When he receives a letter from his daughter asking for financial assistance, he sells his beloved ship and becomes a partner with Massy who owns the Sofala. Massy is dishonest and a gambler. He does not reveal the true state of the ship, and Whalley does not tell him that the money he has invested is all he has. As the term of their agreement approaches its end, Whalley intends to get his share back and go to live with his daughter. Massy, now broke, hopes for more money from Whalley, not knowing he has no more. A tragic tale of two men on a collision course for disaster.
Ratings: 12th grade - 8 out of 10.
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