Penrod and Sam

Penrod and Sam is a classic American novel written by Booth Tarkington. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of two mischievous boys, Penrod Schofield and Sam Williams, who live in a small town in Indiana. Penrod is a rambunctious and imaginative boy who often gets into trouble, while Sam is his more level-headed best friend. Together, they go on a series of hilarious and sometimes dangerous escapades, from building a homemade airplane to trying to catch a runaway circus elephant. Along the way, they also deal with school bullies, family drama, and the challenges of growing up. Tarkington's writing captures the humor and innocence of childhood, while also exploring deeper themes of friendship, family, and the joys and pains of youth. Penrod and Sam is a timeless classic that has delighted generations of readers with its timeless humor and relatable characters.1916. Tarkington was one of the most popular American novelist and dramatist of his time. The Penrod series of novels deal with the daily life and trials of a boy of eleven and twelve in turn of the century Indiana. The humor is found in the petty hypocrisies of the adults and the na�����vet����� of the children and how those two things intertwine. Penrod is not alone in his travels in this volume he is accompanied by his loyal yet aging dog Duke, his best friend Sam Williams, and two African Americans across the alley, Herman and Verman. Contents: Penrod and Sam; The Bonded Prisoner; The Militarist; Bingism; The In-Or-In; Georgie Becomes a Member; Whitey; Salvage; Reward of Merit; Conscience; The Tonic; Gipsy; Concerning Trousers; Camera Work in the Jungle; A Model Letter to a Friend; Wednesday Madness; Penrod�������s Busy Day; On Account of the Weather; Creative Art; The Departing Guest; Yearnings; The Horn of Fame; The Party; and The Heart of Marjorie Jones. 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.