02060cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500640012526400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550800920040652011140049853400450161265300410165785600430169899900170174112469UtSlPG20260610133309.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 8, 1890 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.  a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 8, 1890" by Various is a humorous periodical publication typical of the late 19th century (Victorian era). The book serves as a collection of satirical pieces and illustrations, focusing on social and political commentary relevant to its time. It highlights the customs, attitudes, and preoccupations of British society during this era through witty stories and anecdotes.  The content contains a variety of sketches and humorous articles, including a fictional tale about the officers of the Purple Dragoons, featuring a character called Captain Emily who is comically naïve. This narrative is intertwined with various whimsical and absurd reflections on topics like fashion, politics, and the experience of soldiers. The periodical captures the essence of British humor—blending absurdity with social critique—while also showcasing the distinctively playful art style of the time that accompanies its text, making it an entertaining read for those interested in historical satire and Victorian culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12469  c53887d53887