02413cam a22003493u 4500 29560 UtSlPG 20260610133655.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 40000438 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NC Furniss, Harry, 1854-1925 M. P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery M.P.'s in Session Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-08-01 Produced by David Edwards, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "M.P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery" by Harry Furniss is a political satire collection presented in the form of illustrated caricatures and commentary. Written during the late 19th century, this book captures the whimsical yet critical take on British politicians and parliamentary proceedings of the era. It serves as a reflection of the political climate and public sentiment, revealing the personalities of various Members of Parliament through humor and artistic expression. The book features a series of illustrations that depict notable British political figures, complemented by humorous captions that offer insights into their public personas and political actions. Each caricature highlights the traits, quirks, and mannerisms of politicians like W.E. Gladstone, Henry Labouchere, and Joseph Chamberlain, among others. Furniss's work not only entertains but also provides a historical snapshot of the political landscape of the time, making it an engaging read for those interested in political history, satire, and the art of caricature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901 Great Britain. Parliament -- Biography -- Portraits https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29560 70408 70408