02264cam a22003133u 4500 45360 UtSlPG 20260610134036.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, October 26, 1895 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-04-11 Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, October 26, 1895" by Various is a satirical publication from the late 19th century. This collection reflects the social and cultural commentary typical of the era, particularly focusing on British society's quirks and foibles through humor, illustrations, and sketches. The topics often highlight current events, artistic endeavors, and societal behaviors, showcasing the wit and charm that characterized humor of the Victorian era. The content within this volume features a diverse range of articles and sketches, such as humorous critiques of operatic performances and fictional accounts of bizarre outbreaks like the "amnesia bacillus," where individuals lose their identities and memories under absurd circumstances. Other satirical pieces illustrate everyday scenarios, such as a ventriloquist's unsuccessful show on an excursion steamer and the antics surrounding a "haunted cab" driver. Through clever prose and playful exaggeration, the authors capture the essence of their time, inviting readers to reflect on societal norms and behaviors while enjoying the light-heartedness of humorous commentary. (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/45360 86199 86199