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100 1 _aLeech, John,
_d1817-1864
245 1 0 _aJohn Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Vol. 3 (of 3) :
_bFrom the Collection of "Mr. Punch"
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
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-06-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Wayne Hammond, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by John Leech is a collection of satirical illustrations and commentary produced in the late 19th century. The work showcases various humorous and whimsical vignettes that capture the social customs, absurdities, and characters of the era. Leech, known for his contributions to the comic magazine "Punch," employs wit and charming graphics to reflect on everyday life and societal norms. The opening portion of the volume presents a series of delightful sketches accompanied by brief dialogues that cleverly highlight the quirks of Victorian society. For instance, a playful conversation between two children regarding ancient British customs illustrates children's innocent misunderstandings, while scenes depict humorous interactions between characters in various social settings, such as a father overwhelmed by his family's correspondence or a lighthearted exchange about crinoline. Each illustration serves not only as entertainment but also as a critical lens through which the reader can observe the intricacies and follies of human behavior during the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor, Pictorial
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45813
999 _c86652
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