"Captain Scraggs; Or, The Green-Pea Pirates" by Peter B. Kyne is a funny story about Captain Phineas P. Scraggs, a grumpy but clever captain of a run-down steamship called the "Maggie", and his wacky relationship with his first mate, Mr. Gibney, and his head engineer, Mr. McGuffey. The story takes place around the San Francisco bay and is full of sea-faring mishaps, strange characters, and funny confusions. Right away, we see the tense relationship between Captain Scraggs and Mr. Gibney as they deal with a heavy fog. Their arguments show how tough it is to run the "Maggie" and how awkward Scraggs is as a leader, since he tries to be in charge but Gibney confidently pushes back. Even though they argue, the reader gets to know the flawed but likable crew and how they depend on each other. The story is funny because Scraggs is worried he will lose his ship and money. The crew's crazy chatter hints at the odd adventures they will face as they navigate real and imagined problems on their journey.
Captain Scraggs; Or, The Green-Pea Pirates
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
A bumbling ship captain, a defiant first mate, and a worn-out steamship embark on a series of chaotic misadventures amidst a foggy San Francisco bay.
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About the AuthorPeter Bernhard Kyne was an American novelist who published between 1904 and 1940. He was born and died in San Francisco, California. Many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting during the silent film era, particularly his first novel, The Three Godfathers, which was published in 1913 and proved to be a huge success. More than 100 films were adapted from his works between 1914 and 1952, many of the earliest without consent or compensation. Kyne created the character of Cappy Ricks in a series of novels.
Peter Bernhard Kyne was an American novelist who published between 1904 and 1940. He was born and died in San Francisco, California. Many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting during the silent film era, particularly his first novel, The Three Godfathers, which was published in 1913 and proved to be a huge success. More than 100 films were adapted from his works between 1914 and 1952, many of the earliest without consent or compensation. Kyne created the character of Cappy Ricks in a series of novels.
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