George Wilbur Peck (1840–1916) was an American writer and politician known for his humorous works that struck a chord with a broad audience during his time. Born on September 28, 1840, in Henderson, New York, Peck moved to Wisconsin in his youth. His most enduring legacy is the creation of the fictional character 'Peck's Bad Boy,' whose mischievous adventures and pranks captured the imagination of...