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100 1 _aHammerton, J. A.
_q(John Alexander),
_d1871-1949
245 1 0 _aMr. Punch with Rod and Gun: The Humours of Fishing and Shooting
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-05-24
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 with Rod and Gun: The Humours of Fishing and Shooting" by J. A. Hammerton et al. is a humorous collection that draws from the iconic British magazine "Punch", featuring cartoons and witty writings dedicated to the topics of fishing and shooting. This book likely emerged during the late 19th century to early 20th century, capturing the spirit of a time when these pursuits were not only popular pastimes but also social activities rich with eccentric characters and comical situations. The book cleverly addresses the humorous foibles and exaggerated tales of anglers and hunters alike. The content of the book offers a delightful array of illustrations and sketches that poke fun at the various mishaps and challenges encountered by individuals engaged in fishing and hunting. Through its entertaining narratives and vignettes, it explores themes such as the absurdity of anglers obsessing over their catches, the trials of novice fishermen fumbling with tackle, and the humorous dynamics between experienced sportsmen and their less adept companions. Overall, it serves as both a celebration and a satire of the sporting life, highlighting the laughter found within its trials while portraying the universal human follies tied to these beloved pastimes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor
653 _aEnglish wit and humor, Pictorial
653 _aHunting -- Anecdotes
653 _aHunting -- Humor
653 _aFishing -- Anecdotes
653 _aFishing -- Humor
700 1 _aKeene, Charles,
_d1823-1891
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45748
999 _c86587
_d86587