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Peck's Compendium of Fun by George W. Peck is a humorous collection of satirical sketches, anecdotes, and comedic stories that capture the absurdities and quirks of 19th-century American life. Peck, a newspaper editor and humorist best known for his Peck’s Bad Boy series, uses his sharp wit to poke fun at common social situations, rural and urban characters, and the peculiarities of everyday experiences. The book reflects Peck's trademark humor, often drawing on exaggerated situations and colorful characters to entertain his readers.The humor in Peck’s Compendium of Fun is grounded in observations of human nature and includes playful commentary on topics like marriage, small-town gossip, and political antics. Through short stories and sketches, Peck brings these scenes to life with a lighthearted style, while sometimes satirizing societal expectations and the foibles of human behavior. His humor is gentle yet incisive, offering a laugh while subtly pointing out flaws in social norms.