Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa

George W. Peck's "Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa" is a delightful collection of humorous stories that vividly capture the antics of a mischievous boy, known as "Bad Boy," and his good-natured father, Pa. Set in the mid-19th century, the book employs a conversational and colloquial style that reflects the vernacular of the period, immersing readers in the vibrant atmosphere of American life during that ...