02640cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000470012624500580017326400510023130000470028233600260032933700260035533800360038150000310041750802000044852013730064853400610202165300380208265300790212085600720219985600430227169745UtSlPG20260610134619.0mcr n260607r20231875utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a72215181  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNC1 aBengough, J. W.q(John Wilson),d1851-192314aThe Grip cartoons: vols. I & II, May 1873 to May 1874 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-01-08  aBrian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries.)  a"The Grip cartoons: vols. I & II, May 1873 to May 1874" by J. W. Bengough is a collection of political cartoons reflecting Canadian society and political events during the period of the Pacific Scandal in the late Victorian era. This book is emblematic of its time, incorporating satire and humor to critique political figures and societal issues prevalent in Canada. The likely topic revolves around the political dynamics and controversies of the era, as captured through the lens of Bengough's artistic commentary.  The book consists of a series of cartoons that provide sharp and witty commentary on various political events, figures, and public sentiments of the day. Each cartoon is a visual response to the political landscape of Canada, illustrating key events such as the departure of political figures, allegations of corruption, and the societal impact of government decisions. The illustrations range from light-hearted anecdotes to incisive critiques, making extensive use of parody to engage with serious issues like governmental integrity, electoral reforms, and public accountability. Through a mix of humor and artistry, Bengough captures the essence of political discourse of the time, inviting readers to reflect on the social implications in a way that remains relevant to today's political commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cCanada: Rogers and Larminie, 1875  aCanadian wit and humor, Pictorial  aCanada -- Politics and government -- 1867-1914 -- Caricatures and cartoons4 uhttps://archive.org/details/gripcartoonsvols00beng/page/n5/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69745