Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, June 18, 1892   By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, June 18, 1892" is a delightful collection of satirical sketches, cartoons, and humorous articles that provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political issues of late Victorian England. The witty and clever commentary, along with the sharp illustrations, offers a unique perspective on the cultural climate of the time. The magazine's blend of humor and pointed criticism makes for an engaging read that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Overall, this edition of Punch is a charming and insightful window into the past, showcasing the wit and wisdom of the era's most prominent satirists.

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He is an elderly amiable little Dutchman in a soft felt hat; his name is BOSCH, and he is taking me about. Why I engaged him I don't quite know unless from a general sense of helplessness in Holland, and a craving for any kind of companionship. Now I have got him, I feel rather more helpless than ever a sort of composite of Sandford and Merton , with a didactic, but frequently incomprehensible Dutch Barlow . My Sandford half would like to exhibit an intelligent curiosity, but is generally suppressed by Merton , who has a morbid horror of useful information. Not that BOSCH is remarkably erudite, but nevertheless he contrives to reduce me to a state of imbecility, which I catch myself noting with a pained surprise. There is a statue in the Plein, and the Sandford element in me finds a satisfaction in recognising it aloud as WILLIAM the Silent. It is but, as my Merton part thinks, a fellow would be a fool if he didn't recognise WILLIAM after a few hours in Holland his images, in one form or another, are tolerably numerous. Still, BOSCH is gratified. "Yass, dot is ole VOLLIAM," he says, approvingly, as to a precocious infant just beginning to take notice... Continue reading book >>