02153cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000012001122450061001242640051001853000047002363360026002833370026003093380036003355000031003715080105004025201228005075340045017356530041017808560042018218643UtSlPG20260610133224.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, July 4, 1917 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-08-01  aProduced by Jon Ingram, Punch, or the London Charivari,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, July 4, 1917" by Various is a satirical periodical published in the early 20th century that features a collection of humorous articles, illustrations, and poems reflecting the social and political climate of the time, particularly during World War I. The book serves as a commentary on contemporary events, blending satire with keen observations on British life, highlighting the absurdities and challenges of the war era, along with its effects on daily life.  The contents of this volume showcase a range of subjects, from the heartfelt farewell to a beloved steam train named "Puffing Billy" commandeered for military use, to biting commentary on political figures, soldiers, and societal changes brought about by the war. Through its various sketches and poems, the publication humorously critiques wartime situations, including recruitment challenges, the experiences of soldiers and civilians, and the reactions to the ongoing conflict. The writings display a mix of light-hearted banter and poignant reflections, making the book a unique composite of entertainment and social commentary during a tumultuous period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8643