George Wilbur Peck (1840–1916) was an American writer and politician, best known for his humorous stories that captivated audiences in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in New York, Peck moved to Wisconsin as a young man and eventually entered the world of journalism, founding several newspapers including 'Peck's Sun'. His most celebrated work, 'Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa' (1883), remain...