Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 26th 1893   By: Various

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 26th 1893 is a collection of satirical cartoons, articles, and jokes that provide a glimpse into the political and social climate of late 19th century London.

The editorial team behind this issue of Punch does an excellent job of using humor and wit to comment on the issues of the day, including everything from politics and international relations to fashion and society gossip. The illustrations are particularly noteworthy, with detailed and clever drawings that add an extra layer of humor to the writing.

One of the standout features of this volume is its ability to tackle serious subjects with a light touch, making potentially heavy topics more accessible and entertaining. The satirical take on current events is both incisive and entertaining, making this a delightful read for anyone interested in history, politics, or simply looking for a good laugh.

Overall, Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 26th 1893 is a witty and entertaining collection that offers a window into the past while still managing to feel relevant and engaging. Highly recommended for fans of satire and British humor.

First Page:

A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley in the Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain ranges of Bokhara. It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a field. One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care. It cannot, therefore, be expected of me that I should reveal why his Eminence the Cardinal DACAPO, one of the most illustrious of the Princes of the Church, desired that I should set off to Bokhara. When the memoirs of the present time come to be published, it is possible that no chapter of them will give rise to bitterer discussion than that which narrates the interview of the redoubtable Cardinal with the humble author of this story. Enough, however, of this, at present. On some future occasion much more will have to be said about it... Continue reading book >>