Project Gutenberg 2015-06-28 Public domain in the USA. 252 Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander) 1871 1949 Hammerton, Sir John Alexander Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir Keene, Charles 1823 1891 Keene, Charles Samuel Mr. Punch's Scottish Humour Produced by Chris Curnow, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Mr. Punch's Scottish Humour" by J. A. Hammerton is a collection of humorous sketches and illustrations published during the late 19th century. Drawing from the rich comedic tradition of the British magazine "Punch," this volume showcases the quirky and often satirical perspectives on Scottish life, culture, and characters, as contributed by various artists and humorists, including Charles Keene. The content reflects a blend of Scottish wit and humor that provides both amusement and keen observations on societal norms. The beginning of this work introduces readers to a gathering of local characters sitting atop a pig-sty on T’nowhead’s Farm, where discussions about humor ensue, particularly focused on the presence of a stranger from London. The characters’ interactions highlight their unique Scottish humor, showcasing their skepticism towards outsiders while revealing their own pride in their wit and culture. The stage is set for a competitive exchange, with the established humorist, Tammas, ready to defend his position against the newcomer, emphasizing the camaraderie and rivalry that characterizes Scottish social interactions. Overall, this opening lays the groundwork for a humorous exploration of local life and the nature of humor itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English wit and humor English wit and humor, Pictorial Scottish wit and humor PN Text Category: Humour Category: British Literature 205536 2025-08-19T16:11:47.950154 text/html 175529 2024-10-24T17:37:19 text/html 8699553 2025-08-19T16:12:15.633570 application/epub+zip 8715930 2025-08-19T16:11:59.248154 application/epub+zip 139888 2025-08-19T16:11:48.847165 application/epub+zip 18842269 2025-08-19T16:12:20.867544 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 18813215 2025-08-19T16:12:05.218573 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180450 2022-09-22T10:47:50.203456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119447 2025-08-19T16:11:46.545182 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 99555 2024-10-24T17:37:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17644 2025-08-19T16:12:21.035502 application/rdf+xml 7952 2025-08-19T16:11:48.951176 image/jpeg 1428 2025-08-19T16:11:48.898199 image/jpeg 8870079 2025-08-19T16:11:48.357150 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 en.wikipedia