Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, October 5th 1895

** "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, October 5th 1895" by Various is a magazine that uses humor to hold a mirror up to life in the late 1800s, during the time of Queen Victoria. The magazine's witty writing and funny pictures make fun of politics, how people acted, and famous people of the time. Inside, you will find stories, poems, and pictures that poke fun at everything from what was happening close to home, like the fruit show from the Royal Horticultural Society, to things happening around the world, such as British soldiers leaving Peshawur. Characters joke with each other, like a husband and wife arguing about a giant Ferris wheel, and letters from couples getting married, all dripping with laughter and irony. The book is a snapshot of how people used comedy to talk about serious issues back then, giving us a peek into the jokes and funny takes that shaped the culture. **