The Natural History of the Gent

"The Natural History of the Gent" by Albert Smith is a comic take on a certain type of person in 1800's England. It jokes about "Gents," who are guys trying way too hard to seem fancy and upper-class, but totally miss the mark. Smith pokes fun at how these Gents act, what they wear, and the silly things they do to try to fit in, like wearing super loud clothes and acting like a big deal when they're really not. Through funny stories and pictures, the book shows them off at places, like theaters and beaches, making it clear how fake and over-the-top they are. The book doesn't just make fun of these guys; it also points out how silly it is when anyone tries to be something they're not.