Peck’s Uncle Ike and the Red Headed Boy

Peck’s Uncle Ike and the Red Headed Boy is a classic American novel written by George W. Peck. The story follows the misadventures of a mischievous young boy named Johnny and his encounters with his uncle, Ike, who is a wise and eccentric character. Together, they embark on a series of humorous escapades, including getting lost in the woods, attending a circus, and even running for political office. Along the way, Johnny learns valuable lessons about life, friendship, and the importance of family. The book is a delightful and entertaining read, full of wit, humor, and heartwarming moments. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys classic American literature and tales of adventure and mischief.1899. Illustrated. George Wilbur Peck was a journalist and a politician. He was the editor of various newspapers in Wisconsin and New York. His most successful was the humorous newspaper Peck’s Sun. He was well known for letters from his fictional Irish character Terence McGrant, office seeker and a distant cousin of President Grant. He published several compilations of his humorous newspaper essays and stories. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.