Project Gutenberg 2013-12-15 Public domain in the USA. 221 Cruikshank, George 1792 1878 Cruickshank, George Four Hundred Humorous Illustrations, Vol. 1 (of 2) With Portrait and Biographical Sketch Produced by David Widger (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Four Hundred Humorous Illustrations, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by George Cruikshank is a collection of caricatures and humorous illustrations created during the early to mid-19th century. This book showcases Cruikshank’s unique artistic style that blends humor and social commentary, reflecting the cultural milieu of his time. As a prominent figure in the world of satire and caricature, Cruikshank's work serves to entertain while also providing insight into society's quirks and follies. The collection features a wide array of illustrations that capture the essence of 19th-century life in a humorous light. Cruikshank's illustrations include depictions of notable figures, everyday scenes, and satirical commentary on contemporary issues, all rendered with great detail and artistry. His approach often highlights the absurdities of human nature, social conventions, and political matters, making it a rich visual commentary on the era. Each piece stands out for its wit and cleverness, making the book not only a delightful read but also a valuable historical document that resonates with audiences interested in the art of caricature and social satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44431/44431-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English wit and humor, Pictorial NC Text Category: Humour Category: Art 101327 2025-08-18T04:37:19.629222 text/html 75929 2024-10-23T21:05:31 text/html 46831963 2025-08-18T04:37:41.416121 application/epub+zip 46746332 2025-08-18T04:37:25.104237 application/epub+zip 85915 2025-08-18T04:37:20.926209 application/epub+zip 46701640 2025-08-18T04:37:53.023036 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 46623290 2025-08-18T04:37:32.286165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118508 2022-09-20T09:08:55.924899 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 30671 2025-08-18T04:37:17.923207 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 10832 2024-10-23T21:05:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16311 2025-08-18T04:37:53.434056 application/rdf+xml 17188 2025-08-18T04:37:21.059200 image/jpeg 2300 2025-08-18T04:37:20.990220 image/jpeg 47921084 2025-08-18T04:37:20.418198 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