02241cam a22003373u 4500 3028 UtSlPG 20260610133106.0 m cr n 260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ PS Hale, Lucretia P. (Lucretia Peabody), 1820-1900 The Peterkin papers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2002 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Peterkin_Papers There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #25648 Release date is 2002-01-01 Produced by David Reed, and David Widger "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.) Original publication data not identified Humorous stories Family life -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3028 45100 45100