피터 B. 카인의 선장 스크래그스와 초보 해적

Captain Scraggs _ Or, The Green Pea Pirates by Peter B. Kyne

피터 B. 카인(Peter B. Kyne) 지음

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영어로 읽는 고전 _ 피터 B. 카인의 선장 스크래그스와 초보 해적
"Captain Scraggs _ Or, The Green-Pea Pirates"는 샌프란시스코 항구를 배경으로 펼쳐지는 유쾌한 해상 모험 이야기입니다.
주인공 스크래그스 선장은 낡은 증기선 '매지 S'호를 운항하며 콩을 운송하는 소규모 사업자입니다. 그와 그의 동료 맥기버스, 긴스버그는 더 많은 이익을 얻기 위해 때로는 위험하고 무모한 모험을 감행합니다. 이들의 좌충우돌 모험은 웃음과 긴장감을 동시에 선사합니다.
이 소설은 해운업계의 소시민들의 삶을 유머러스하게 그리면서도, 생존을 위해 고군분투하는 평범한 사람들의 이야기를 현실감 있게 담아냅니다. 작가 카인의 해운업계에 대한 깊은 이해를 바탕으로, 1920년대 샌프란시스코 항구의 생생한 모습과 다채로운 인물들의 삶을 재미있게 묘사한 작품입니다.

Classics Read in English _ Captain Scraggs _ Or, The Green Pea Pirates by Peter B. Kyne
"Captain Scraggs _ Or, The Green-Pea Pirates" is a delightful sea adventure story set in the San Francisco harbor.
Captain Scraggs, the main character, is a small business owner who operates the old steamship "Madge S" and transports beans. He and his colleagues McGivers and Ginsburg sometimes go on dangerous and reckless adventures to make more profit. Their adventures are both funny and suspenseful.
This novel humorously depicts the lives of the common people in the shipping industry, while realistically depicting the stories of ordinary people struggling to survive. Based on the author Cain's deep understanding of the shipping industry, this work humorously depicts the vivid appearance of the San Francisco harbor in the 1920s and the lives of colorful characters.

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Contents
CHAPTER I. They had seen the fog rolling down the coast
CHAPTER II. Before proceeding further with this narrative
CHAPTER III. Captain Scraggs and The Squarehead partook first of the ham
CHAPTER IV. McGuffey killed his engine, banked his fires
CHAPTER V. Captain Scraggs continued to hurl other people's vegetables
CHAPTER VI. In the office of the Red Stack Tug Boat Company
CHAPTER VII. As the Maggie chugged blithely away
CHAPTER VIII. The crews of the Aphrodite and the Bodega slept late
CHAPTER IX. A week had elapsed and nothing of an eventful nature
CHAPTER X. The crew of the Maggie had ceased working cargo
CHAPTER XI. The pirates were early astir
CHAPTER XII. The tide was still at the flood
CHAPTER XIII. "Now," Mr. Gibney inquired
CHAPTER XIV. When Captain Scraggs, after abandoning all hope of salving
CHAPTER XV. Had either Gibney or McGuffey glanced back
CHAPTER XVI. Godless and wholly irreclaimable as Mr. Gibney
CHAPTER XVII. Had either Mr. Gibney or McGuffey been watching
CHAPTER XVIII. It was fully a week before Captain Scraggs's mental
CHAPTER XIX. At six o'clock next morning the Maggie was rounding
CHAPTER XX. Well, Scraggsy, old hunks, this is pleasant
CHAPTER XXI. Mr. Gibney had made a splendid job of changing
CHAPTER XXII. "Now, boys," announced Commodore Gibney
CHAPTER XXIII. Upon arrival at the beach the two adventurers
CHAPTER XXIV. On board the Maggie II B. McGuffey
CHAPTER XXV. At 6:30 o'clock of the morning of the day following
CHAPTER XXVI. Neils Halvorsen often wondered what had become
CHAPTER XXVII. Darkness was creeping over the beach at Tuvana-tholo
CHAPTER XXVIII. The lookout on the power schooner Maggie II
CHAPTER XXIX. Under the direction of the crafty commodore

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Summary
"Captain Scraggs; Or, The Green-Pea Pirates" by Peter B. Kyne is a humorous novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Captain Phineas P. Scraggs, an ornery and cunning owner of a dilapidated steamer named the "Maggie", and his interactions with his first mate, Mr. Gibney, and chief engineer, Mr. McGuffey. The novel sets the stage for a mix of maritime misadventures, quirky character dynamics, and comedic misunderstandings amidst the backdrop of the San Francisco waterfront. At the start of the narrative, the tension between Captain Scraggs and Mr. Gibney is established as they navigate a thick tule fog. Their bickering reflects both the high stakes of operating the "Maggie" and Scraggs's clumsy leadership as he frequently attempts to assert authority, only to be countered by Gibney’s confident defiance. The reader is introduced to the flawed yet endearing crew dynamic, as they rely on each other despite their quarrels. Scraggs's paranoia about losing his ship and fortune adds to the comedic elements, and the chaotic banter hints at the quirky escapades to come as the crew navigates both literal and metaphorical fogs on their journey.

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"Captain Scraggs _ Or, The Green-Pea Pirates"는 샌프란시스코 항구를 배경으로 한 유쾌한 해상 모험 소설입니다.
주인공인 스크래그스 선장은 낡은 증기선 '매지 S'호를 운항하며 콩을 운반하는 소규모 운송업자입니다. 그는 이윤을 늘리기 위해 종종 위험한 모험을 감행하고, 때로는 법적 경계선상에서 사업을 운영합니다. 그의 조수 맥기버스와 긴스버그와 함께 벌이는 해상에서의 다양한 에피소드들이 흥미진진하게 펼쳐집니다.
이 소설은 해운업계의 작은 사업자들의 삶을 유머러스하게 그리면서도, 생존을 위해 고군분투하는 소시민들의 모습을 현실감 있게 묘사하고 있습니다. 특히 저자 카인의 해운업계에 대한 깊은 이해가 돋보이는 작품으로, 독자들에게 재미와 함께 당시 샌프란시스코 항구의 생생한 모습을 전달합니다.

Book Review
"Captain Scraggs _ Or, The Green-Pea Pirates" is a delightful sea adventure novel set in the San Francisco harbor.
The main character, Captain Scraggs, is a small-time soybean transporter who operates the old steamship "Madge S." He often takes dangerous adventures to increase his profits, and sometimes runs his business on the border of the law. Various episodes at sea unfold with his assistants McGivers and Ginsburg.
This novel humorously depicts the lives of small business owners in the shipping industry, while realistically depicting the struggles of ordinary citizens to survive. In particular, the author Cain's deep understanding of the shipping industry stands out in this work, and it conveys a vivid image of the San Francisco harbor at that time to readers along with fun.

작가정보

저자(글) 피터 B. 카인(Peter B. Kyne)

피터 B. 카인(Peter B. Kyne, 1880-1957)은 미국의 소설가이자 저널리스트였습니다. 샌프란시스코에서 태어나 캘리포니아에서 대부분의 생을 보냈으며, 서부 개척 시대와 캘리포니아의 삶을 생생하게 그린 작품들로 유명합니다.
그는 상업적으로 매우 성공한 작가였으며, 그의 많은 작품들이 할리우드 영화로 제작되었습니다. 대표작으로는 "The Valley of the Giants"(1918)와 "The Go-Getter"(1921)가 있습니다. 특히 "The Go-Getter"는 비즈니스 정신과 성공에 대한 이야기로, 오늘날까지도 경영 문헌에서 자주 인용되는 작품입니다.
카인은 젊은 시절 목재 산업에서 일한 경험을 바탕으로, 캘리포니아의 삼림 산업과 개척자들의 삶을 사실적으로 묘사했습니다. 그의 작품들은 모험, 로맨스, 비즈니스가 어우러진 독특한 스타일로, 20세기 초반 미국 대중문학의 중요한 한 축을 이루었습니다.

Peter B. Kyne (1880-1957) was an American novelist and journalist. Born in San Francisco and living most of his life in California, he is known for his vivid depictions of the Wild West and California life.
He was a very commercially successful writer, and many of his works were made into Hollywood films. His most famous works include "The Valley of the Giants" (1918) and "The Go-Getter" (1921). "The Go-Getter" in particular is a story of business spirit and success, and is still frequently cited in business literature today.
Based on his experience working in the lumber industry in his youth, Kyne realistically depicted the forestry industry and pioneer life in California. His works, with their unique style of adventure, romance, and business, formed an important part of American popular literature in the early 20th century.