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100 1 _aHammerton, J. A.
_q(John Alexander),
_d1871-1949
245 1 0 _aMr. Punch Afloat: The Humours of Boating and Sailing
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-07-24
508 _aProduced by Neville Allen, Chris Curnow 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 Afloat: The Humours of Boating and Sailing" by Hammerton and Tenniel is a humorous collection of illustrations and writings originally published in the mid-19th century. The work draws upon the rich contributions from various artists and writers featured in the British magazine "Punch," focusing on the foibles and comedic aspects of boating and sailing. Through satire, the book paints a lively picture of the British summer pastime and the peculiarities associated with it. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to the whimsical world of Mr. Punch, where humor is derived from the joys and mishaps of life on the water. A specific letter from a character named 'Arry describes a day on the river, enjoying the hot weather, engaging in jovial antics with friends, and poking fun at the social dynamics of boating outings. The reader is immediately immersed in the lighthearted tone that highlights both the exuberance and absurdities of river life, setting the stage for a delightful exploration of nautical humor throughout the pages that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor
653 _aEnglish wit and humor, Pictorial
653 _aBoats and boating -- Humor
700 1 _aTenniel, John,
_d1820-1914
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40320
999 _c81159
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