Publisher's Synopsis
The Peterkin Papers is a collection of humorous short stories written by Lucretia Hale. The book follows the misadventures of the Peterkin family, a group of well-meaning but foolish individuals who constantly find themselves in absurd and comical situations. The stories are told through a series of letters exchanged between the Peterkins and their various acquaintances, including their long-suffering but patient neighbor, the Lady from Philadelphia. Each story is a standalone tale, but they all share a common thread of the Peterkins' ineptitude and their attempts to navigate the world around them. The book is considered a classic of American humor and is beloved for its witty writing and charming characters.1886. The adventures of the Peterkin family. Contents: The Lady Who Put Salt in Her Coffee; About Elizabeth Eliza�������s Piano; The Peterkins Try to Become Wise; Mrs. Peterkin Wishes to go to Drive; The Peterkins at Home; Why the Peterkins Had a Late Dinner; The Peterkins������� Summer Journey; The Peterkins Snowed-up; The Peterkins Decide to Keep a Cow; The Peterkins������� Christmas-Tree; Mrs. Peterkin�������s Tea-Party; The Peterkins Too Late for the Exhibition; The Peterkins Celebrate the Fourth; The Peterkins������� Picnic; The Peterkins������� Charades; The Peterkins are Obliged to Move; The Peterkins Decide to Learn the Languages; Modern Improvements at the Peterkins�������; Agamemnon�������s Career; The Educational Breakfast; The Peterkins at the Carnival of Authors in Boston; and The Peterkins at the Farm.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
