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 Project Gutenberg 2014-01-14 Public domain in the USA. 80 Leech, John 1817 1864 Leech, J. (John) John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Volume 1 (of 3) From the Collection of "Mr. Punch" Produced by David Widger "John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Volume 1 (of 3)" by John Leech is a collection of illustrated satire and commentary drawn from the popular magazine "Punch," written during the Victorian era. This book encompasses the social and cultural dynamics of the time, highlighting various aspects of English life through humorous sketches and observations. It offers readers a playful glimpse into the quirks and follies of individuals and society at large during a historical period marked by both progress and contradiction. Within this volume, Leech employs witty illustrations accompanied by brief narrative pieces to explore a multitude of themes, including social etiquette, daily life, and the eccentricities of the English character. Each section is a commentary on contemporary issues, crafted with a blend of humor and criticism that reflects the comedic yet insightful style of "Punch." The characters within these illustrations range from the common man to the upper classes, showcasing a rich tapestry of life through laughter, making this collection a significant social critique of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44661/44661-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English wit and humor, Pictorial NC Text Category: Humour Category: British Literature Category: Art 230713 2025-07-18T06:46:47.415214 text/html 224565 2014-01-14T11:55:26 text/html 474754070 2025-07-18T06:50:24.511142 application/epub+zip 474509701 2025-07-18T06:48:09.160288 application/epub+zip 140990 2025-07-18T06:46:55.769169 application/epub+zip 485550005 2025-07-18T06:51:26.817331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 485362272 2025-07-18T06:48:58.934070 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203905 2022-09-20T11:36:46.660966 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 82365 2025-07-18T06:46:36.908248 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82253 2014-01-14T11:10:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19045 2025-07-18T06:51:27.632322 application/rdf+xml 15381 2025-07-18T06:46:56.021142 image/jpeg 2461 2025-07-18T06:46:55.895147 image/jpeg 767833690 2014-04-10T05:42:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 21072 2014-01-14T11:10:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 766193890 2025-07-18T06:46:54.150250 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia