In "Peck's Compendium of Fun," George W. Peck offers a whimsical and engaging collection of humorous anecdotes, witty observations, and playful musings that encapsulate the spirit of late 19th-century America. The book is characterized by its light-hearted prose and clever wordplay, inviting readers to revel in the joys of laughter and amusement. Peck's work is both a reflection of his era's fasci...