Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 8, 1914

"Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 8, 1914" by Various is a comedic journal that uses jokes and pictures to make fun of what was happening in society, politics, and culture in the early 1900s. The beginning of the book uses funny stories and thoughts about famous people like Lord Brassey and Mr. Roosevelt, along with jokes about normal things that happen every day, such as a dinner invitation going wrong, to show off how funny the rest of the collection will be. With funny drawings and clever writing, the book reveals the odd and silly parts of British life at the time, setting the reader up for the comical talk that follows.