02358cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500310016426400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150802010041252012630061353400450187665300260192165300370194785600430198499900170202738586UtSlPG20260610133859.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aHammerton, J. A.q(John Alexander),d1871-194910aMr. Punch's Cockney Humour 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2012-01-15 aProduced by Neville Allen, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) a"Mr. Punch's Cockney Humour" by J. A. Hammerton is a collection of humorous illustrations and stories likely compiled during the late 19th century. This volume highlights the wit and character of Cockney life, with contributions from renowned artists and cartoonists associated with "Punch," a well-known British weekly magazine. The content focuses on the effervescent charm and peculiarities of London’s Cockney culture, aiming to capture both the laughter and the vibrancy of life in the East End of London. The opening of the work sets the stage for a delightful exploration of Cockney humour, contrasting it with more elitist perspectives. It features various comedic sketches, sayings, and illustrations that revolve around the everyday lives of Cockney characters, particularly around the fictional 'Arry and his peers. The introductory editor's note emphasizes the cleverness inherent to Cockney humour, showcasing a range of clever puns and observations that provide insight into urban life during that time, all told with affection rather than mockery. This collection promises readers an amusing and intriguing glimpse into the heart of London society through the eyes of its most vibrant citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor aEnglish wit and humor, Pictorial40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38586 c79425d79425