Captain Scraggs; Or, the Green-Pea Pirates

Captain Scraggs; Or, the Green-Pea Pirates is a humorous novel by Peter B. Kyne, likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Captain Phineas P. Scraggs, the cantankerous owner of a rundown steamer named the 'Maggie,' as he navigates comedic misadventures with his first mate, Mr. Gibney, and chief engineer, Mr. McGuffey. Set against the backdrop of the San Francisco waterfront, the novel explores themes of flawed leadership, camaraderie, and the chaos of maritime life, showcasing the quirky dynamics of the crew amidst their bickering and Scraggs's paranoia about losing his ship.