Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 By: Various
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political issues of early 20th century England. The satirical cartoons and articles provide a witty commentary on the events of the time, from suffragette movements to international diplomacy. The illustrations are well-executed and add an extra layer of humor to the publication. While some of the humor may be dated and specific to the time period, Punch still manages to entertain and provoke thought on a wide range of topics. Readers interested in history, politics, and satire will find much to enjoy in this volume. Overall, Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 is a valuable resource for those interested in the cultural landscape of early 20th century Britain. Its mix of humor and social commentary make it a worthwhile read for anyone looking to delve into the complexities of the past. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 147. July 22, 1914. CHARIVARIA. Those who deny that Mr. LLOYD GEORGE is ruining land owners will perhaps be impressed by the following advertisement in The Bazaar, Exchange and Mart : "To be sold, small holding, well stocked with fruit trees, good double tenement house on good road and close to station, good outer buildings. Price, Four Marks, Alton, Hunts." The fact that the price should be translated into German looks unpleasantly like an attempt to entrap an ignorant foreigner. Meanwhile it looks as if the Socialist ideal of driving our landed gentry into the workhouse is already being realised. The Abergavenny Board of Guardians, we read, has decided to accept an offer by Lord ABERGAVENNY to purchase the local workhouse for £3,000. Three of the new peers have now chosen their titles. Sir EDGAR VINCENT becomes Baron d'ABERNON; Major General BROCKLEHURST, Baron RANKSBOROUGH, and Sir EDWARD LYELL, Baron LYELL. Rather lazy of Sir EDWARD. A lioness which escaped from a circus at Bourg en Brasse, France, the other day, was killed, and a gendarme in the hunting party was shot in the leg. As the lioness was not armed it is thought that the gendarme must have been shot by one of the party... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 By: Various

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political issues of early 20th century England. The satirical cartoons and articles provide a witty commentary on the events of the time, from suffragette movements to international diplomacy. The illustrations are well-executed and add an extra layer of humor to the publication.

While some of the humor may be dated and specific to the time period, Punch still manages to entertain and provoke thought on a wide range of topics. Readers interested in history, politics, and satire will find much to enjoy in this volume.

Overall, Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 is a valuable resource for those interested in the cultural landscape of early 20th century Britain. Its mix of humor and social commentary make it a worthwhile read for anyone looking to delve into the complexities of the past.

First Page:

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 147.

July 22, 1914.

CHARIVARIA.

Those who deny that Mr. LLOYD GEORGE is ruining land owners will perhaps be impressed by the following advertisement in The Bazaar, Exchange and Mart :

"To be sold, small holding, well stocked with fruit trees, good double tenement house on good road and close to station, good outer buildings. Price, Four Marks, Alton, Hunts."

The fact that the price should be translated into German looks unpleasantly like an attempt to entrap an ignorant foreigner.

Meanwhile it looks as if the Socialist ideal of driving our landed gentry into the workhouse is already being realised. The Abergavenny Board of Guardians, we read, has decided to accept an offer by Lord ABERGAVENNY to purchase the local workhouse for £3,000.

Three of the new peers have now chosen their titles. Sir EDGAR VINCENT becomes Baron d'ABERNON; Major General BROCKLEHURST, Baron RANKSBOROUGH, and Sir EDWARD LYELL, Baron LYELL. Rather lazy of Sir EDWARD.

A lioness which escaped from a circus at Bourg en Brasse, France, the other day, was killed, and a gendarme in the hunting party was shot in the leg. As the lioness was not armed it is thought that the gendarme must have been shot by one of the party... Continue reading book >>

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