by Peter B. Kyne
About this book
Peter B. Kyne's Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates launches readers into a bracing maritime romp where bluff skippers, tule fog, and small‑town cunning collide on early 20th‑century San Francisco Bay.
Captain Scraggs—worn by years of unprofitable steamboating—and his irrepressible mate Mr. Gibney take the wheel aboard the Maggie, navigating a world of fogbound channels, dogholes and dockside gossip. Kyne’s prose combines rollicking adventure with warm humor as seaside communities, quirky crews, and a curious band of “green‑pea” pirates set the stage for episodic encounters that blend danger, wit, and unexpected heroism. Rooted in the period’s maritime commerce and coastal life, the book evokes the paddlewheel era with vivid detail and a keen eye for character, offering both playful satire and a respectful portrait of rugged livelihoods.
A spirited sea story and a piece of American literature, Captain Scraggs is ideal for listeners who savor classic fiction, nautical humor, and atmospheric historical settings. Tune in for brisk storytelling, memorable personalities, and the salty charm of a bygone maritime world.
