Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 557 Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard) 1880 1957 Kyne, Peter Bernard The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to be One Produced by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to be One" by Peter B. Kyne is a motivational tale written in the early 20th century. This book can be categorized as a self-help story that focuses on the qualities and mindset required for success in both personal and professional life. The narrative presents the theme of determination and initiative exemplified through the journey of its main character. The story revolves around Cappy Ricks, a seasoned businessman who faces staffing challenges at his lumber and shipping company. After a dishonest manager absconds with funds, Cappy seeks a replacement who is capable and driven. He encounters Bill Peck, an ex-soldier with a disability who boldly requests a job. Cappy gives Peck a challenging task—locate and deliver a valuable blue vase within a tight timeline. The story unfolds as Peck overcomes numerous obstacles, displaying grit, determination, and innovation to complete the task. Ultimately, Cappy rewards Peck not only for his exceptional perseverance and commitment but also promotes him to a significant managerial position, illustrating the transformative power of being a "go-getter." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Didactic fiction Psychological fiction Businessmen -- Fiction Motivation (Psychology) -- Fiction Success in business -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels 90972 2025-08-05T14:37:47.856155 text/html 66746 2024-10-28T19:20:57 text/html 112247 2025-08-05T14:37:52.951106 application/epub+zip 110941 2025-08-05T14:37:50.547113 application/epub+zip 97784 2025-08-05T14:37:49.492104 application/epub+zip 247430 2025-08-05T14:37:54.735104 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237569 2025-08-05T14:37:52.302102 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140456 2022-09-06T19:36:23.387769 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83255 2025-08-05T14:37:47.578121 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63412 2024-10-28T19:20:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16833 2025-08-05T14:37:54.855097 application/rdf+xml 15650 2025-08-05T14:37:49.977102 image/jpeg 3618 2025-08-05T14:37:49.736105 image/jpeg 110210 2025-08-05T14:37:47.865124 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia