02209cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000030001122450076001422640051002183000047002693360026003163370026003423380036003685000031004045080070004355201271005055340045017766530027018218560042018489990017018903275UtSlPG20260610133110.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWard, Artemus,d1834-186714aThe Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 5: The London Punch Letters 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-06-01  aThis etext was produced by anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteers  a"The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 5: The London Punch Letters" by Charles Farrar Browne is a satirical collection of humorous letters written in the mid-19th century, during a time when humor was evolving in American literature. The letters feature Browne's alter ego, Artemus Ward, as he navigates his experiences in London, cleverly weaving observations about British culture, politics, and society with witticism and jest. The book serves as a reflection of an American's perspective on England, filled with satire and social commentary.  In these letters, Artemus Ward recounts his arrival in London, his encounters with locals, and his visits to iconic places such as the Tower of London and the British Museum. Through his unique style, he shares amusing anecdotes and critiques the customs and philosophies he observes, including his reflections on the British character and their historical figures. These writings not only entertain but also embody Browne's keen intelligence and ability to critique society lightly. The overall tone remains playful, using humor as a vehicle for commentary on serious subjects while still engaging readers with the charm and eccentricities of the author’s persona. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican wit and humor40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3275  c45346d45346