Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 26th 1893

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 26th 1893" by Various is a collection of funny stories and pictures that makes fun of what was happening in society, politics, and culture a long time ago. This old magazine has funny articles and pictures about the events of the time, clever stories, and cartoons; all of which show the humor and social problems of when Queen Victoria ruled. One interesting story can be found in the serialized adventure, "The Adventures of Picklock Holes," a detective's cleverness is comedically tested as he tries to unravel the mystery of a woman who disappeared. Besides the adventure story, the magazine also has poems that point out social problems like issues at work and rich versus poor, all done with humor. Each story and poem uses funny words and smart ideas.