Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 11, 1841 By: Various
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 11, 1841" is a fascinating look into the humor and satire of the Victorian era. The wit and clever commentary of the various contributors shine through in each issue, providing a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the time. The illustrations are charming and add an extra layer of humor to the publication. The satirical articles and cartoons cover a wide range of topics, from politics to society, and offer a unique perspective on the events of the day. Overall, "Punch, or the London Charivari" is a delightful read for anyone interested in history, humor, or British culture. It's a prime example of the power of satire to entertain and educate, even over a century later. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 1. FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 11, 1841. THE PHYSIOLOGY OF THE LONDON MEDICAL STUDENT. 11. HOW MR. MUFF CONCLUDES HIS EVENING. [Illustration: E]Essential as sulphuric acid is to the ignition of the platinum in an hydropneumatic lamp; so is half and half to the proper illumination of a Medical Student's faculties. The Royal College of Surgeons may thunder and the lecturers may threaten, but all to no effect; for, like the slippers in the Eastern story, however often the pots may be ordered away from the dissecting room, somehow or other they always find their way back again with unflinching pertinacity. All the world inclined towards beer knows that the current price of a pot of half and half is fivepence, and by this standard the Medical Student fixes his expenses. He says he has given three pots for a pair of Berlin gloves, and speaks of a half crown as a six pot piece. Mr. Muff takes the goodly measure in his hand, and decapitating its "spuma" with his pipe, from which he flings it into Mr. Simpson's face, indulges in a prolonged drain, and commences his narrative most probably in the following manner: "You know we should all have got on very well if Rapp hadn't been such a fool as to pull away the lanthorns from the place where they are putting down the wood pavement in the Strand, and swear he was a watchman... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 11, 1841 By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 11, 1841" is a fascinating look into the humor and satire of the Victorian era. The wit and clever commentary of the various contributors shine through in each issue, providing a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the time.

The illustrations are charming and add an extra layer of humor to the publication. The satirical articles and cartoons cover a wide range of topics, from politics to society, and offer a unique perspective on the events of the day.

Overall, "Punch, or the London Charivari" is a delightful read for anyone interested in history, humor, or British culture. It's a prime example of the power of satire to entertain and educate, even over a century later.

First Page:

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 1.

FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 11, 1841.

THE PHYSIOLOGY OF THE LONDON MEDICAL STUDENT.

11. HOW MR. MUFF CONCLUDES HIS EVENING.

[Illustration: E]Essential as sulphuric acid is to the ignition of the platinum in an hydropneumatic lamp; so is half and half to the proper illumination of a Medical Student's faculties. The Royal College of Surgeons may thunder and the lecturers may threaten, but all to no effect; for, like the slippers in the Eastern story, however often the pots may be ordered away from the dissecting room, somehow or other they always find their way back again with unflinching pertinacity. All the world inclined towards beer knows that the current price of a pot of half and half is fivepence, and by this standard the Medical Student fixes his expenses. He says he has given three pots for a pair of Berlin gloves, and speaks of a half crown as a six pot piece.

Mr. Muff takes the goodly measure in his hand, and decapitating its "spuma" with his pipe, from which he flings it into Mr. Simpson's face, indulges in a prolonged drain, and commences his narrative most probably in the following manner:

"You know we should all have got on very well if Rapp hadn't been such a fool as to pull away the lanthorns from the place where they are putting down the wood pavement in the Strand, and swear he was a watchman... Continue reading book >>

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