02244cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500650012526400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650801170040752012310052453400450175565300410180070000290184185600430187099900170191327967UtSlPG20260610133634.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 30, 1914 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-02-02  aE-text prepared by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI, VOL. 147, SEPTEMBER 30, 1914" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations from the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. This publication features humorous commentary and social critique that reflects the mood and events of the period. It provides a snapshot of British society's reactions to the war and the way it influenced contemporary culture and opinion.  The book contains various satirical sketches and essays addressing different aspects of life during wartime, often using humor to alleviate the dark mood of a nation engaged in conflict. It includes whimsical takes on military life, social norms, government policies, and the absurdities of war, as well as a series of humorous letters and poems. The wit and humor of the contributors shine through as they tackle topics such as military preparedness, the experiences of soldiers, and the impact of the war on everyday life, often poking fun at the seriousness and bureaucracy surrounding these issues. Overall, it serves as both a historical document and a source of entertainment, exemplifying the resilience of humor amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals1 aSeaman, Owen,d1861-193640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27967  c68876d68876