Print on Demand. This book is an unprecedented collection of letters written by the fictional Peppermint Perkins to her dear friend Poesie Plympton. Filled with sarcastic wit and humor, these letters offer a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of Boston, the American elite, and the dramatic changes sweeping the nation in the late 19th century. The author, who remains anonymous, pens a witty and often biting social commentary of the elite and fashionable set, providing unparalleled access to the minds and hearts of Boston's upper crust as they grapple with the complexities of their changing world. The insights offered by this book are both sharp and significant and certain to amuse and enlighten anyone interested in history, popular culture, and the American experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Familiar Letters of Peppermint Perkins (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2022

Language

English

ISBN 10

0259028452

ISBN 13

9780259028451

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

Familiar Letters of Peppermint Perkins is a witty, zany glimpse into polished, playful mischief from a fictional young woman in the late 19th century.

Peppermint’s letters mingle humor with sharp social observations, offering a light, entertaining voice that readers can enjoy in short bursts.

This edition gathers the alternating postcards of charm and satire, tracking Peppermint’s reflections on friendship, fashion, and the social whirl of Boston and Runover. The tone stays breezy and humorous while poking gentle fun at etiquette, romance, and the era’s trends.

Fresh humor drawn from everyday moments, dating, and social expectations
Characterful voice that blends warmth, irony, and self‑deprecation
Vivid glimpses of late‑19th‑century society and manners
Accessible, episodic letters that read like light, entertaining snapshots

Ideal for readers who enjoy humorous epistolary works, social satire, and period fiction with a playful edge.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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