Publisher's Synopsis
Peck's Uncle Ike and the Red Headed Boy is a children's book written by George W. Peck. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Johnny and his Uncle Ike, who is a quirky and humorous character. One day, Johnny meets a mischievous red-headed boy named Billy, and the three of them embark on a series of wild and entertaining escapades. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a traveling salesman, a wealthy businessman, and a group of mischievous boys. Through it all, Uncle Ike provides guidance and wisdom to Johnny, teaching him important life lessons about honesty, hard work, and the importance of having fun. With its engaging characters, humorous dialogue, and charming illustrations, Peck's Uncle Ike and the Red Headed Boy is a delightful read for children of all ages.1899. Illustrated. George Wilbur Peck was a journalist and a politician. He was the editor of various newspapers in Wisconsin and New York. His most successful was the humorous newspaper Peck's Sun. He was well known for letters from his fictional Irish character Terence McGrant, office seeker and a distant cousin of President Grant. He published several compilations of his humorous newspaper essays and stories. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
