02315cam a22003133u 4500 42478 UtSlPG 20260610133954.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, January 12th, 1895 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-07 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Punch, or the London Charivari, January 12th, 1895" by Various is a comedic periodical publication from the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. Edited by Sir Francis Burnand, this issue of "Punch" encapsulates a variety of satirical content focusing on contemporary issues, social commentary, and humor through caricatures and witty verses. The likely topics covered involve sport, adventure, and societal norms of the time, reflecting the attitudes and events of late 19th-century British society. The issue features a blend of tall tales, poems, and humorous anecdotes that highlight both absurdities and observations related to sports and other aspects of life in Victorian England. One notable section involves an exaggerated account of a sportsman's adventures, illustrating themes of bravado and the comedic misadventures associated with hunting. Meanwhile, there are light-hearted jabs at societal norms, such as expectations of women and the incompetence of local governance after heavy snowfall. The publication's satirical tone can be observed throughout various illustrated poems and vignettes, emphasizing the humor and critique of contemporary issues that would have resonated with its readers at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor -- Periodicals Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42478 83317 83317