02177cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500480014224600200019026400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650000310042750800880045852011610054653400450170765300110175265300160176385600430177999900170182215664UtSlPG20260610133352.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aPyle, Howard,d1853-191110aPepper & Salt; or, Seasoning for Young Folk1 aPepper and Salt 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aIllustrated by the author.  aRelease date is 2005-04-20  aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Eric Betts and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.  a"Pepper & Salt; or, Seasoning for Young Folk" by Howard Pyle is a whimsical collection of stories and poems written in the late 19th century. The book features tales that blend elements of humor and moral lessons, often intended for younger readers, showcasing the adventures of various characters such as a skillful huntsman and clever Peter. Throughout the narratives, the importance of joy, laughter, and imagination is emphasized, making it a delightful read for children and families alike.  At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the tale of Jacob Boehm, a practical huntsman who wishes to win the heart of Gretchen, the daughter of the Herr Mayor. Jacob's determination leads him to seek magical assistance from a mysterious red stranger who offers to teach him hunting skills in exchange for future service. This sets off a series of adventures where Jacob must prove his worthiness through unique challenges set by the Herr Mayor. The opening portion establishes the book's playful tone and the engaging storytelling style that combines fantastic elements with relatable characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoetry  aFairy tales40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15664  c57052d57052