""Captain Eli's Best Ear"" is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story follows the adventures of Captain Eli, a sailor who has a remarkable ability to hear things that others cannot. His exceptional hearing leads him to discover a plot by pirates to attack a ship, and he sets out to stop them. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Lally, who joins him on his quest. Together, they face many challenges and dangers, including a treacherous...