Perkins of Portland: Perkins the Great is a novel written by Ellis Parker Butler and published in 1906. The story follows the adventures of Perkins, a young man from Portland, who becomes a successful businessman and a hero in his community. Perkins is a charming and resourceful character who uses his wit and intelligence to overcome obstacles and achieve his goals. He starts out as a humble clerk in a hardware store, but soon rises through the ranks to become the owner of the store and a prominent figure in the city. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a rival businessman, a beautiful young woman, and a group of eccentric inventors. Through his ingenuity and determination, Perkins is able to overcome all of his challenges and emerge as a true hero. The novel is a delightful and entertaining story that captures the spirit of the early 20th century and the American dream of success through hard work and perseverance.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.