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Title: Mr. Punch Afloat: The Humours of Boating and Sailing

Note: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Mr. Punch Afloat: The Humours of Boating and Sailing" by Hammerton and Tenniel is a humorous collection of illustrations and writings originally published in the mid-19th century. The work draws upon the rich contributions from various artists and writers featured in the British magazine "Punch," focusing on the foibles and comedic aspects of boating and sailing. Through satire, the book paints a lively picture of the British summer pastime and the peculiarities associated with it. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to the whimsical world of Mr. Punch, where humor is derived from the joys and mishaps of life on the water. A specific letter from a character named 'Arry describes a day on the river, enjoying the hot weather, engaging in jovial antics with friends, and poking fun at the social dynamics of boating outings. The reader is immediately immersed in the lighthearted tone that highlights both the exuberance and absurdities of river life, setting the stage for a delightful exploration of nautical humor throughout the pages that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949

Illustrator: Tenniel, John, 1820-1914

EBook No.: 40320

Published: Jul 24, 2012

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: English wit and humor

Subject: English wit and humor, Pictorial

Subject: Boats and boating -- Humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Mr. Punch Afloat: The Humours of Boating and Sailing

Note: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Neville Allen, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Mr. Punch Afloat: The Humours of Boating and Sailing" by Hammerton and Tenniel is a humorous collection of illustrations and writings originally published in the mid-19th century. The work draws upon the rich contributions from various artists and writers featured in the British magazine "Punch," focusing on the foibles and comedic aspects of boating and sailing. Through satire, the book paints a lively picture of the British summer pastime and the peculiarities associated with it. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to the whimsical world of Mr. Punch, where humor is derived from the joys and mishaps of life on the water. A specific letter from a character named 'Arry describes a day on the river, enjoying the hot weather, engaging in jovial antics with friends, and poking fun at the social dynamics of boating outings. The reader is immediately immersed in the lighthearted tone that highlights both the exuberance and absurdities of river life, setting the stage for a delightful exploration of nautical humor throughout the pages that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949

Illustrator: Tenniel, John, 1820-1914

EBook No.: 40320

Published: Jul 24, 2012

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: English wit and humor

Subject: English wit and humor, Pictorial

Subject: Boats and boating -- Humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.