Project Gutenberg 2005-01-27 Public domain in the USA. 132 Peck, George W. (George Wilbur) 1840 1916 Peck, George Wilbur Peck's Compendium of Fun Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist E-text prepared by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Peck's Compendium of Fun" by George W. Peck is a humorous collection written during the late 19th century. This work compiles an array of witty anecdotes, satirical observations, and comedic sketches that highlight various aspects of society, particularly those of American life and culture in the period. The tone is light-hearted and playful, showcasing everyday experiences with a humorous twist. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to George W. Peck's distinctive comedic style through a series of amusing vignettes. One of the early stories describes the challenges and hilarity encountered when attempting to operate a new coal stove, painting a vivid picture of the chaos that ensues when ignorance meets technology. The narrative features colorful characters, including a mischievous young boy and his hapless father, showcasing a blend of sarcasm and pathos that is characteristic of Peck's humor. This opening sets the stage for a delightful journey through various humorous situations and characters, promising readers a charming and often ridiculous exploration of life's absurdities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American wit and humor PN Text Children's Book Series Category: Humour Category: American Literature 511986 2025-07-06T11:14:10.380409 text/html 492176 2024-10-28T21:50:55 text/html 2873128 2025-07-06T11:14:35.670739 application/epub+zip 2860720 2025-07-06T11:14:20.273854 application/epub+zip 272961 2025-07-06T11:14:12.410360 application/epub+zip 8832392 2025-07-06T11:14:42.433717 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8796504 2025-07-06T11:14:27.256798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371409 2022-09-07T18:24:56.740008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 452292 2023-09-07T04:58:08.081699 text/plain 432429 2024-10-28T21:50:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16163 2025-07-06T11:14:42.597708 application/rdf+xml 13916 2025-07-06T11:14:12.929319 image/jpeg 3975 2025-07-06T11:14:12.668432 image/jpeg 3121722 2025-07-06T11:14:10.534345 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia