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100 1 _aHammerton, J. A.
_q(John Alexander),
_d1871-1949
245 1 0 _aMr. Punch's Country Life: Humours of Our Rustics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
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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490 1 _aThe Punch Library of Humour
500 _aRelease date is 2010-12-16
508 _aProduced by Neville Allen, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Mr. Punch's Country Life: Humours of Our Rustics" by J. A. Hammerton is a collection of humorous sketches and illustrations focusing on the quirks of rural life, likely written in the late 19th century. This work is part of the broader "Punch Library of Humour," which compiles comedic content from the renowned magazine "Punch," known for its satirical and whimsical takes on society. The book highlights the interactions, characters, and situations found in the countryside, showcasing the charm and absurdity found within rural communities. The opening of this anthology sets the stage by introducing its purpose: to celebrate the genuine humor found in rural life, as depicted by various artists and writers associated with "Punch." It emphasizes the idea that some of the richest humor is birthed from the interactions among the humble and individualistic characters of the countryside. Through witty quotations and illustrations, the beginning reflects on the essence of the rural experience, theatrically highlighting the everyman figures—farmers, villagers, and local eccentrics—who shape the narrative of country humor. Together, these elements create a light-hearted yet insightful exploration of rural culture, paving the way for the humorous anecdotes and illustrations that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor
653 _aEnglish wit and humor, Pictorial
653 _aCountry life -- England -- Humor
830 0 _aThe Punch Library of Humour
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34676
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