Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, June 2, 1920

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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, June 2, 1920

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. - Volume 158, Jan-Jul 1920 - June 2, 1920

0:04

CHARIVARIA.

5:29

ODYSSEUS AT THE DERBY.

1:27

THE SERENE BATSMAN.

4:41

ENVOYS EXTRAORDINARY.

29:23

A DARK HORSE.

33:55

Description

Step into the bustling world of post‑war Britain with this lively collection of wry observations, absurd headlines and quick‑witted commentary. From bricklayers wiping away a surprising heat wave to tongue‑in‑cheek debates about Lenin and Russian recognition, the pieces capture the everyday quirks and political chatter of 1920. Readers will enjoy playful scientific tall‑tales about blood cells and microbes, plus whimsical musings on everything from wedding‑ring‑wearing rabbits to the newest American golfing craze.

Interwoven with satire on social reforms, fire‑brigade staffing, and even a strike of incubator‑makers, the magazine paints a vivid portrait of a nation juggling tradition and modernity. Scattered anecdotes about daring bull chases, odd court cases, and the occasional “golden” misadventure keep the tone breezy yet sharply observant. It’s a snapshot of a restless era, delivered with the clever humor that made the publication a household favorite.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (72K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Lesley Halamek, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.

Release date

2010-01-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VA

Various Authors

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