The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy: Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa, No. 2 - 1883: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy: Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa, No. 2 - 1883: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy: Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa, No. 2 - 1883 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Peck, George W. (George Wilbur) (1840–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy" by George W. Peck is a comedic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the misadventures of a mischievous young boy known as Peck's Bad Boy and his interactions with his father, as well as the grocery man in their community. The book likely explores themes of childhood innocence, humor, and family dynamics, focusing on the antics of the titular characters as they engage in various humorous escapades. At the start of the novel, the introduction captures the spirited and rebellious nature of Peck's Bad Boy, who frequently plays pranks on his father, affectionately referred to as "Pa." The opening scene sets the tone with the boy describing a raucous prank involving dyed dogs designed to shock his oblivious father. The boy's cleverness and wit shine through as he navigates his precarious relationship with his father, seeking both acceptance and independence while constantly testing the limits of parental patience. The stage is set for a series of humorous escapades that showcase the chaotic but loving nature of family life, as well as the boy's relentless spirit for adventure.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy: Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa, No. 2 - 1883
- Author credits: Peck, George W. (George Wilbur) (1840–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American wit and humor
- Boys -- Fiction
- Practical jokes -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Children's Book Series
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
