Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 16, 1887   By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 16, 1887" is a delightful collection of satirical and humorous pieces from the late 19th century. The witty and clever writing featured in this volume provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political issues of the time. The illustrations are beautifully done and add an extra layer of entertainment to the already engaging content. Overall, this volume is a fantastic read for anyone interested in history, literature, and humor."

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Now that girls have proved themselves capable of earning the highest University honours, why should women remain debarred of University degrees? If any senatorial difficulty precludes the removal of that ridiculous injustice, a girl forbidden to term herself a Bachelor of Arts, for example, might, it has been suggested, "invent some other title more significant of the distinction she has won." No invention could be easier. Her alternative for Bachelor would be obviously Spinster of Arts. No Graduate able to pass the Pons Asinorum can be such a preposterous donkey as to persist in denying even the plainest possibly the prettiest Passwoman that. The Dons will be unworthy of the name they go by unless they immediately remove the disability their old world statutes have imposed upon the Donne ... Continue reading book >>