02294cam a22003493u 4500 43355 UtSlPG 20260610134008.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949 Mr. Punch's Book of Sport : The Humour of Cricket, Football, Tennis, Polo, Croquet, Hockey, Racing, &c 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 2013-07-30 Produced by Neville Allen, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Mr. Punch's Book of Sport" by J. A. Hammerton and Linley Sambourne is a humorous collection related to various sports, likely composed during the late 19th century. This work specifically emphasizes the quintessential British love for athletics, offering a lighthearted exploration of sports such as cricket, football, tennis, and many others. The content is illustrated with witty drawings and clever commentary that highlights the follies and charms of sporting life. The opening of this collection sets the tone by showcasing the character of Mr. Punch, an iconic figure in British humor. It discusses Mr. Punch's jovial perspective on sports, asserting how humor pervades the culture of athletic pastimes in England. The text hints at a variety of illustrated anecdotes and jests that reveal the mishaps and idiosyncrasies associated with different games, thus inviting readers to revel in the joys of sportsmanship alongside the laughter it brings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor English wit and humor -- Periodicals Sports -- Anecdotes Sports -- Humor Sambourne, Linley, 1844-1910 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43355 84194 84194