Mr. Punch in the Highlands by J. A. Hammerton and Charles Keene
"Mr. Punch in the Highlands" by J. A. Hammerton and Charles Keene is a collection of humorous sketches and illustrations written in the late 19th century. Drawing from the rich catalogue of jokes and comic art featured in the magazine "Punch," this volume focuses on the interactions between English visitors and the Highland culture of Scotland, filled with witty observations on the Scottish character and lifestyle. The book showcases a variety of
artists known for their talents in depicting humor, capturing the essence of both sport and everyday life in the Highlands. The opening of "Mr. Punch in the Highlands" establishes the book's tone, celebrating the humor found in the peculiarities of Scottish life and sport, particularly from an English perspective. It outlines the relationship between Highlanders and their English visitors, emphasizing self-deprecating jokes that often highlight the Scottish ability to laugh at themselves. As the narrative progresses, readers are introduced to a variety of amusing scenarios involving sportsmen navigating the challenges of hunting and traveling in the often harsh Highland environment, setting the stage for both humor and satire woven throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949 |
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| Illustrator | Keene, Charles, 1823-1891 |
| Title | Mr. Punch in the Highlands |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Neville Allen, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | English wit and humor, Pictorial |
| Subject | Scotland -- Humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37882 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 216 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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