Mr. Punch's Railway Book by Phil May et al.

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Illustrator May, Phil, 1864-1903
Editor Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949
Illustrator Cleaver, Reginald, 1870-1954
Illustrator Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896
Illustrator Keene, Charles, 1823-1891
Illustrator Leech, John, 1817-1864
Illustrator Partridge, Bernard, 1861-1945
Illustrator Raven-Hill, L. (Leonard), 1867-1942
Illustrator Reed, Edward Tennyson, 1860-1933
Illustrator Tenniel, John, 1820-1914
Title Mr. Punch's Railway Book
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Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject English wit and humor
Subject English wit and humor, Pictorial
Subject Railroads -- Great Britain -- Humor
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EBook-No. 35027
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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