Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 283 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punchinello Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Steve Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870" by Various is a humorous and satirical weekly publication that reflects the late 19th century's social and cultural commentary. This periodical showcases a blend of stories, essays, and humor, often focusing on contemporary events, societal norms, and the quirky nature of American life. Readers can expect a lighthearted exploration of topics such as relationships, social ambitions, and domestic concerns, told through witty prose and amusing characters. The opening portion introduces readers to a humorous narrative focused on various characters, including Ann Brummet and her complicated affairs involving attention from the Hon. Michael and a scheming mother-in-law, Mrs. Ladle. The plot thickens as Ann's departure from her home is discovered, igniting curiosity and gossip within the community. As Mrs. Ladle seeks to uncover Ann's whereabouts, readers are introduced to Hersey Deathbury, a comically portrayed figure replete with eccentricities and aspirations of fame, who inadvertently aids in the scandal's development. This section sets the stage for a humorous exploration of irony in human relations and societal expectations amid the vibrant backdrop of 1870s American culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punchinello Browsing: Humour Browsing: Journalism/Media/Writing 137605 2025-06-05T03:44:19.759400 text/html 131790 2020-12-19T23:46:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1244108 2025-06-05T03:44:27.260368 application/epub+zip 1243262 2025-06-05T03:44:23.225388 application/epub+zip 107477 2025-06-05T03:44:21.866398 application/epub+zip 1411162 2025-06-05T03:44:29.994387 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1397012 2025-06-05T03:44:26.387380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241485 2022-09-05T08:26:00.714231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137992 2023-10-05T06:01:07.479635 text/plain 15374 2025-06-05T03:44:30.140342 application/rdf+xml 19027 2025-06-05T03:44:22.445376 image/jpeg 3971 2025-06-05T03:44:22.152371 image/jpeg 1283872 2025-06-05T03:44:19.814417 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog