Project Gutenberg 2004-07-05 Public domain in the USA. 185 Various Verschillende Various, Various Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 9, 1890 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 9, 1890" by Various is a collection of satirical writings and illustrations published during the late 19th century, specifically within the Victorian era. This work represents the period's wit and humor through a compilation of humorous essays, political commentary, and social observations, often aimed at notable figures and institutions of the time. The book serves as a reflection of societal norms, politics, and daily life from a comedic viewpoint, showcasing the art of satire prevalent in publications like "Punch". The content of this volume primarily features a series of humorous letters and sketches addressing various topics. One notable piece describes a visit to a military exhibition where a humorous critique of army training and the absurdity of drills is conveyed, portraying the soldiers as overly concerned about their appearance rather than the serious business of warfare. Other features include reflections on social gatherings in country houses and the peculiarities of being a "Professional Guest," where the narrator humorously navigates awkward social situations and the pressures of proper etiquette. Through witty observations and exaggerated scenarios, the book captures the spirit of its time and provides insight into the humor of Victorian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 103009 2025-10-05T16:17:40.369256 text/html 78814 2024-10-28T19:53:32 text/html 1306924 2025-10-05T16:17:52.904285 application/epub+zip 1298035 2025-10-05T16:17:46.041241 application/epub+zip 109095 2025-10-05T16:17:42.424279 application/epub+zip 7541293 2025-10-05T16:17:56.342725 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7534200 2025-10-05T16:17:49.233225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241446 2022-09-06T22:41:31.501958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 85492 2025-10-05T16:17:39.924266 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 65667 2024-10-28T19:53:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16355 2025-10-05T16:17:56.484678 application/rdf+xml 18021 2025-10-05T16:17:42.931280 image/jpeg 4007 2025-10-05T16:17:42.679244 image/jpeg 1304344 2025-10-05T16:17:40.427259 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