02487cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500320016426400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250801910041352013190060453400450192365300260196865300370199465300270203170000310205885600430208999900170213249309UtSlPG20260610134132.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aHammerton, J. A.q(John Alexander),d1871-194910aMr. Punch's Scottish Humour 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-06-28  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Elisa and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Mr. Punch's Scottish Humour" by J. A. Hammerton is a collection of humorous sketches and illustrations published during the late 19th century. Drawing from the rich comedic tradition of the British magazine "Punch," this volume showcases the quirky and often satirical perspectives on Scottish life, culture, and characters, as contributed by various artists and humorists, including Charles Keene. The content reflects a blend of Scottish wit and humor that provides both amusement and keen observations on societal norms.  The beginning of this work introduces readers to a gathering of local characters sitting atop a pig-sty on T’nowhead’s Farm, where discussions about humor ensue, particularly focused on the presence of a stranger from London. The characters’ interactions highlight their unique Scottish humor, showcasing their skepticism towards outsiders while revealing their own pride in their wit and culture. The stage is set for a competitive exchange, with the established humorist, Tammas, ready to defend his position against the newcomer, emphasizing the camaraderie and rivalry that characterizes Scottish social interactions. Overall, this opening lays the groundwork for a humorous exploration of local life and the nature of humor itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor  aEnglish wit and humor, Pictorial  aScottish wit and humor1 aKeene, Charles,d1823-189140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49309  c90147d90147