Project Gutenberg 2014-01-14 Public domain in the USA. 150 Leech, John 1817 1864 Leech, J. (John) John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Volume 2 (of 3) From the Collection of "Mr. Punch" Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by David Widger "John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Volume 2 (of 3)" by John Leech is a whimsical collection of illustrations and satirical commentary, crafted during the late 19th century, specifically the Victorian era. This book serves as a curated anthology of Leech's work featured in the iconic magazine "Punch," known for its humorous takes on society and culture. The likely topic covers various aspects of British life, capturing both the joys and absurdities of the social norms, fashions, and daily occurrences of the period through the lens of satire. This volume includes a myriad of caricatures and short pieces that highlight quintessential Victorian experiences. The content addresses themes such as the complexities of social interactions, the quirks of fashion, and the everyday challenges faced by citizens, all depicted with a humorous twist. For instance, the book reflects on the contrasts between rural and urban life, the follies and foibles of the affluent, and the typical British pastimes, ensuring that each entry resonates with the reader through clever and engaging imagery. Overall, the collection is a charming snapshot of a bygone era, showcasing Leech's sharp wit and artistic prowess. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44662/44662-h/images/cover.jpg en English wit and humor, Pictorial NC Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Humour 223262 223993 2025-01-18T07:15:16.958706 2023-09-19T12:53:54.855061 text/html text/html 217886 2014-01-14T12:55:30 text/html; charset=us-ascii 717378708 2014-04-10T06:38:18 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 466317812 2025-01-18T07:19:01.610647 application/epub+zip 466077223 2025-01-18T07:16:40.489809 application/epub+zip 222130 2025-01-18T07:15:25.515653 application/epub+zip 475052679 2025-01-18T07:20:09.934812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 474866046 2025-01-18T07:17:33.340525 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 605545 2022-09-20T11:41:51.816997 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70206 70199 2024-10-18T17:49:35.667046 2023-09-19T12:53:41.786949 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 70097 2014-01-14T11:18:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19067 2014-01-14T11:56:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19568 2025-01-18T07:20:11.124816 application/rdf+xml 16595 2025-01-18T07:15:25.882645 image/jpeg 2581 2025-01-18T07:15:25.698647 image/jpeg 715948889 2025-01-18T07:15:23.688640 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia