
BY - LUCRETIA P. HALE
With Illustrations
BOSTON AND NEW YORK - HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN AND COMPANY - The Riverside Press, Cambridge. - 1893
THE PETERKIN PAPERS - Dedicated - TO MEGGIE - (THE DAUGHTER OF THE LADY FROM PHILADELPHIA) - TO WHOM THESE STORIES WERE FIRST TOLD
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE PETERKIN PAPERS.
THE PETERKIN PAPERS.
THE LADY WHO PUT SALT IN HER COFFEE.
ABOUT ELIZABETH ELIZA'S PIANO.
THE PETERKINS TRY TO BECOME WISE.
MRS. PETERKIN WISHES TO GO TO DRIVE.
A sprightly family lives at the heart of a bustling little town, where everyday chores turn into comedy gold. The opening scene finds Mrs. Peterkin bewildered by a salty cup of coffee, and the whole household rallies to find a remedy—from a thoughtful chemist to the resourceful children in their rubber boots. Their gentle banter, quick wit, and heartfelt teamwork set the tone for a series of bright, modest adventures that celebrate the oddities of domestic life.
The collection unfolds as a succession of charming episodes: the Peterkins’ attempts to out‑smart one another, a snowy misadventure, a bustling Christmas tree, and a lively picnic that spirals into playful chaos. Each story is peppered with warm humor, a touch of moral sense, and vivid illustrations that bring the family’s quirks to life. Ideal for listeners who enjoy light, family‑focused tales that sparkle with affection and a dash of good‑natured mayhem.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (240K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-05-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1820–1900
Best remembered for the delightfully absurd Peterkin stories, this Boston writer brought a warm, playful wit to children's literature. She also worked as an editor and civic-minded educator, helping shape literary and public life in 19th-century New England.
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