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  • Peck's Compendium of Fun

    Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist

    In "Peck's Compendium of Fun," George W. Peck offers a whimsical and engaging collection of humorous anecdotes, witty observations, and playful musings that encapsulate the spirit of late 19th-century America. The book is characterized by its light-hearted prose and clever wordplay, inviting readers to revel in the joys of laughter and amusement. Peck's work is both a reflection of his era's ... Read more

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  • A Treasury of Civil War Fiction

    Series Book 4 - Civil War
    This volume, the fourth in a nine-volume series about the Civil War, provides a fictional view of the War. It includes works by authors famous at the time of these writings and by some who are less well known today. Included are:“The Red Badge of Courage,” by Stephen Crane“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” by Ambrose Bierce“Woven with the Ship,” by Cyrus Townsend Brady“How Private George W. Peck ... Read more

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  • Peck's Sunshine

    Peck's Sunshine by George W. Peck is a lively collection of humorous essays and anecdotes that shine a light on the everyday antics, mishaps, and oddities of 19th-century American life. Known for his wit and engaging storytelling, Peck fills each story with colorful characters and exaggerated scenarios, reflecting his background as a newspaper editor and humorist. The book captures the spirit of ... Read more

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  • Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus

    The story typically features the misadventures of a mischievous boy named Hennery Peck, known as the "Bad Boy." In this particular installment, the Bad Boy finds himself involved with a circus, leading to a series of comical situations and humorous escapades.George W. Peck was known for his humorous writing style and his ability to entertain readers with amusing anecdotes and playful narratives. ... Read more

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  • Peck's Bad Boy with the Cowboys

    Peck's bad boy with the cowboys is a humorous novel that follows the mischievous adventures of a spirited boy and his well-meaning but bumbling father as they navigate the challenges and curiosities of the Wild West. The narrative emphasizes comedy, playful mischief, and the unpredictable nature of frontier life, highlighting the contrast between youthful ingenuity and adult folly. Through amusing ... Read more

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  • Peck's Bad Boy with the Cowboys

    The "Peck's Bad Boy" series is known for its comic and satirical portrayal of a mischievous and prank-loving young boy, Hennery Peck. In "Peck's Bad Boy with the Cowboys," Hennery finds himself involved in various comical situations and adventures with a group of cowboys. The novel combines the wild and adventurous world of the American West with the humor and antics of the young protagonist ... Read more

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  • Peck's Bad Boy in an airship

    In "Peck's Bad Boy in an Airship," George W. Peck continues the misadventures of his infamous character, the young rascal known as Bad Boy. The narrative intertwines humor with a fantastical journey through the skies, showcasing Peck's distinctive blend of slapstick comedy and social commentary. The novel reflects the evolving American landscape during the late 19th century, as it captures the ... Read more

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  • The Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection

    Forty Civil War Tales of Battle, Emancipation, Memory, and Union and Confederate Lives

    The Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection assembles an expansive literary archive of the American Civil War and its contested afterlives. Across historical romance, adventure fiction, memoir-inflected narrative, juvenile literature, satire, regional realism, political commentary, and speculative imagination, the volume maps war as battlefield event, domestic crisis, and enduring cultural memory. ... Read more

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  • The Peck's Bad Boy MEGAPACK ®

    9 Classic Books

    After the American Civil War ended, George W. Peck (1840–1916) became a newspaper publisher. His weekly newspaper, "Peck’s Sun," contained Peck’s humorous writings, including his famous semi-autobiographical “Peck’s Bad Boy” stories. Peck died in 1916 at age 75, but his writing continued to win fans for years. The "Peck’s Bad Boy" stories became the basis for several films and a short-lived ... Read more

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  • The Grocery Man and Peck's Bad Boy

    VARIEGATED DOGS—THE BAD BOY SLEEPS ON THE KOOP—A MAN DOESN’T KNOW EVERYTHING AT FORTY-EIGHT—THE OLD MAN WANTS SOME POLLYNURIOUS WATER—THE DYER’S DOGS—PROCESSION OP THE DOGS—PINK, BLUE, GREEN AND WHITE—“WELL I’M DEM’D—HIS PA DON’T APPRECIATE. “How do you and your Pa get along now,” asked the groceryman of the bad boy, as he leaned against the counter instead of sitting down on a stool while he ... Read more

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  • Peck's Compendium of Fun

    Peck's Compendium of Fun by George W. Peck is a humorous collection of satirical sketches, anecdotes, and comedic stories that capture the absurdities and quirks of 19th-century American life. Peck, a newspaper editor and humorist best known for his Peck’s Bad Boy series, uses his sharp wit to poke fun at common social situations, rural and urban characters, and the peculiarities of everyday ... Read more

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  • Tableau 8: The Official Guide

    by George Peck ...
    Series series The Official Guide
    Present a unified view of complex BI using the entire Tableau 8 toolkitCreate and distribute dynamic, feature-rich data visualizations and highly interactive BI dashboards—quickly and easily! Tableau 8: The Official Guide provides the hands-on instruction and best practices you need to meet your business intelligence objectives and drive better decision making. Discover how to work from the ... Read more

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