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245 1 0 _aPunch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 7, 1916
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-17
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 7, 1916" by Various is a collection of satirical articles and illustrations from the popular British magazine "Punch," published during the early 20th century, particularly in the midst of the First World War. The publication is characterized by its humorous take on contemporary events, politics, and society, making it a relevant reflection of its time as the world grappled with the challenges and absurdities brought on by the war. This volume contains a variety of comedic segments, including letters, nonsense, and social critiques, all providing insights into the British public's sentiments during wartime. The characters depicted, such as Private McPhee and other soldiers, navigate the absurdities of military life while reflecting both humor and frustration. Topics range from war-time economy in clothing, humorous misadventures with a live tortoise, to the complexities of military bureaucracy regarding pay. Through its witty prose and clever observations, this collection showcases the resilience and humor of the British people as they faced the hardships of war, celebrating the laughter that can arise even in dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals
700 1 _aSeaman, Owen,
_d1861-1936
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23064
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