Project Gutenberg 2012-01-25 Public domain in the USA. 229 Various Verschillende Various, Various Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley) 1836 1917 Burnand, Francis F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand Burnand, Sir Francis Sir F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand Burnand, Francis Cowley Burnand, Sir F. C. (Francis Cowley) Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105 September 23, 1893 Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105 September 23, 1893" edited by Sir Francis Burnand is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This collection reflects the humorous social and political commentary typical of the Victorian era, addressing contemporary issues through satire and caricature. The themes often touch on everyday life, politics, and societal norms, showcasing the wit and critique that characterize the publication. The content of the volume includes a variety of humorous sketches, poems, and cartoon illustrations, providing a multifaceted view of the society of the time. One notable story within shares the misadventures of a father, A. Briefless, Jr., who navigates the challenges of his son's dental woes, highlighting both the inefficiencies and the absurdities present in medical advice and practice. Other pieces satirize political figures and current events, employing clever wordplay and exaggerated scenarios to comment on issues such as labor disputes, social expectations, and the eccentricities of public figures and professions. Overall, the volume captures the spirit of its time with sharp observations, ensuring its relevance to readers interested in historical satire and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor -- Periodicals AP Text Punch Browsing: Humour Category: Humour Category: British Literature Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 101511 2025-06-15T16:23:46.047793 text/html 97739 2012-01-25T17:20:26 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2110395 2012-01-25T17:20:28 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 2139172 2025-06-15T16:24:09.041681 application/epub+zip 2132604 2025-06-15T16:23:56.920785 application/epub+zip 97522 2025-06-15T16:23:48.630783 application/epub+zip 7874462 2025-06-15T16:24:13.018657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7875798 2025-06-15T16:24:00.915730 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282115 2022-09-17T15:43:45.657921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78114 2025-06-15T16:23:45.244799 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77986 2012-01-25T17:20:26 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 31867 2012-01-25T17:20:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 77982 2012-01-25T17:20:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31840 2012-01-25T17:20:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20933 2025-06-15T16:24:13.194632 application/rdf+xml 23163 2025-06-15T16:23:49.212812 image/jpeg 4652 2025-06-15T16:23:48.926787 image/jpeg 2207952 2025-06-15T16:23:46.138795 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 en.wikipedia