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May, Phil
1864
1903
Summers, Charlie
Cleaver, Reginald
1870
1954
Du Maurier, George
1834
1896
Maurier, George Du
Du Maurier, George Louis Palmella Busson
Keene, Charles
1823
1891
Keene, Charles Samuel
Leech, John
1817
1864
Leech, J. (John)
Partridge, Bernard
1861
1945
Partridge, John Bernard
Partridge, J. Bernard
Gould, Bernard
Raven-Hill, L. (Leonard)
1867
1942
Hill, L. Raven- (Leonard Raven-)
Raven-Hill, Leonard
Hill, Raven
Hill, L. Raven
Reed, Edward Tennyson
1860
1933
Reed, E. T. (Edward Tennyson)
Tenniel, John
1820
1914
Tenniel, Sir John
Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander)
1871
1949
Hammerton, Sir John Alexander
Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
Mr. Punch's Railway Book
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"Mr. Punch's Railway Book" by Phil May et al. is a humorous compilation of illustrations and writings, likely created during the late 19th century. This work is part of the broader "Punch Library of Humour," which aims to showcase the best comedic contributions from the magazine "Punch," dating back to its inception in 1841. The book captures the amusing aspects of railway travel, drawing on its historical context and the public experience of an evolving transportation system, all through a lighthearted lens. The opening of "Mr. Punch's Railway Book" introduces readers to the whimsical and satirical world of railway travel in the 19th century. It reflects on the novelty of train journeys, recounts how the humor surrounding railways has changed from biting criticism of past inefficiencies to a celebration of modern comforts, while still retaining that element of comedic mischief that rail travel inspires. Various comedic anecdotes, jokes, and witty observations set the stage for a collection that guarantees laughter, portraying the chaos and absurdity of navigating the railway system of that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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English wit and humor
English wit and humor, Pictorial
Railroads -- Great Britain -- Humor
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Humor
Category: Humour
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