The Peterkin papers by Lucretia P. Hale
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"The Peterkin Papers" by Lucretia P. Hale is a collection of humorous stories written during the late 19th century. The book chronicles the misadventures of the Peterkin family, whose members, including Mrs. Peterkin, Solomon John, and Elizabeth Eliza, navigate everyday problems with a distinctive blend of logic and folly, often seeking advice from their wise neighbor, the lady from Philadelphia. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Mrs. Peterkin,
who mistakenly puts salt in her coffee instead of sugar, leading her family into a series of comical attempts to remedy the situation. Each family member proposes increasingly absurd solutions, from consulting a chemist to enlisting the help of an herb-woman. The opening showcases the eccentric and well-meaning nature of the Peterkin family as they hilariously struggle to solve a simple problem that spirals into an adventure filled with bizarre experiments and whimsical characters. This lighthearted tone and the relatable follies of the Peterkin family set a delightful premise for the various stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hale, Lucretia P. (Lucretia Peabody), 1820-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Peterkin papers |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Peterkin_Papers |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #25648 |
| Credits | Produced by David Reed, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Family life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3028 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03028-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 339 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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