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The Peterkin Papers

1880

Lucretia P. Hale

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The Peterkin Papers

Lucretia P. Hale

1880

American Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading, Humour, Short Stories

The Peterkin Papers, published in 1880 by Lucretia P. Hale, is a collection of humorous short stories featuring the misadventures of the bumbling Peterkin family. Each tale showcases their misguided attempts to solve everyday problems, often with the help of their wise neighbor, the Lady from Philadelphia. This work is notable for its lighthearted tone and its influence on American children's literature, paving the way for future comedic family narratives.

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A collection of humorous stories written during the late 19th century. The book chronicles the misadventures of the Pete...

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The Peterkin Papers is a collection of humorous short stories by American author Lucretia Peabody Hale. The book was fir...

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Before Amelia Bedelia and the Stupids there were the Peterkins. The Peterkin Papers collects all of Lucretia Hale’s belo...

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