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100 1 _aPeck, George W.
_q(George Wilbur),
_d1840-1916
245 1 0 _aPeck's Sunshine :
_bBeing a Collection of Articles Written for Peck's Sun, Milwaukee, Wis. - 1882
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-16
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Peck's Sunshine" by George W. Peck is a humorous collection of articles written in the late 19th century, originally published for the Milwaukee-based paper Peck's Sun. The text offers a series of light-hearted essays that provide comedic commentary on various aspects of society, ranging from observations about gender roles and medical practices, to whimsical anecdotes involving animals and everyday life. At the start, the author humorously exclaims his innocence in creating the work, claiming that the inspiration for writing it was imposed on him by a Chicago publisher. He conveys a delight in sharing jovial tales and anecdotes designed to uplift readers and induce laughter. Characters introduced include those debating the merits of female doctors, a father reluctantly buying a goat, and various unfortunate situations involving societal norms and expectations. The opening portion effectively sets the tone for a collection rich in wit and societal critique, blended with absurdity and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican wit and humor
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25491
999 _c66492
_d66492