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100 1 _aBengough, J. W.
_q(John Wilson),
_d1851-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Grip cartoons: vols. I & II, May 1873 to May 1874
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-08
508 _aBrian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries.)
520 _a"The Grip cartoons: vols. I & II, May 1873 to May 1874" by J. W. Bengough is a collection of political cartoons reflecting Canadian society and political events during the period of the Pacific Scandal in the late Victorian era. This book is emblematic of its time, incorporating satire and humor to critique political figures and societal issues prevalent in Canada. The likely topic revolves around the political dynamics and controversies of the era, as captured through the lens of Bengough's artistic commentary. The book consists of a series of cartoons that provide sharp and witty commentary on various political events, figures, and public sentiments of the day. Each cartoon is a visual response to the political landscape of Canada, illustrating key events such as the departure of political figures, allegations of corruption, and the societal impact of government decisions. The illustrations range from light-hearted anecdotes to incisive critiques, making extensive use of parody to engage with serious issues like governmental integrity, electoral reforms, and public accountability. Through a mix of humor and artistry, Bengough captures the essence of political discourse of the time, inviting readers to reflect on the social implications in a way that remains relevant to today's political commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cCanada: Rogers and Larminie, 1875
653 _aCanadian wit and humor, Pictorial
653 _aCanada -- Politics and government -- 1867-1914 -- Caricatures and cartoons
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/gripcartoonsvols00beng/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69745
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