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245 1 0 _aPunch's Almanack for 1890
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-05-21
508 _aProduced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Malcolm Farmer, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Punch's Almanack for 1890" by Various is a satirical almanac written in the late 19th century. This collection serves as a humorous commentary on the events, culture, and politics of the time, blending illustrations and verse to create a witty reflection of society. The work features the character Mr. Punch, who embarks on whimsical adventures, providing readers with delightful anecdotes and social critiques. The opening of "Punch's Almanack for 1890" introduces Mr. Punch as he converses with a personification of the fading year, Eighty-Nine. The dialogue quickly sets a lighthearted tone as Punch agrees to guide the new year, Ninety, on its journey. The narrative showcases Mr. Punch's travels, starting with a trip to France, where he humorously interacts with various characters, including a melancholy tourist. Songs, reflections on travel, and amusing encounters ensue, painting a vibrant picture of late 19th-century life while engaging with topical issues of the day. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45710
999 _c86549
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