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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 24, 1891

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Set sail on a sea of satire where a captain and his crew stumble through a voyage of ludicrous mishaps, all while society gets a playful ribbing.

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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 24, 1891" by Various is a witty magazine from the Victorian era, packed with funny stories, illustrations, and jokes that poke fun at society, politics, and culture. Inside, you'll find silly poems and sketches that make light of important people and everyday life, showing off the magazine’s clever way of looking at the world. One of the main attractions is "The Mate of the Marlinspike," a funny made-up story that makes fun of ocean adventures, following Captain Babbijam and his quirky crew on a hilarious and disaster-filled trip across the sea, using over-the-top descriptions and funny conversations to keep readers laughing. It’s a comical cruise through 19th-century England.

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