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Mr. Punch's Book of Sport
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023346795
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 202
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mr. Punch's Book of Sport: The Humour of Cricket, Football, Tennis, Polo, Croquet, Hockey, Racing, &c offers a delightful dive into the world of sports humor. This collection, originally from the pages of *Punch* magazine, showcases classic British wit applied to a variety of popular pastimes. From the cricket pitch to the polo field, the tennis court to the football ground, no sport is safe from gentle satire.
Explore humorous observations on the rules, the players, and the very spirit of competition. This book provides a glimpse into the sporting culture of a bygone era, offering timeless comedic takes on the games we still love today. A treasure trove of sports humor and vintage cartoons, this collection is perfect for anyone who appreciates a good laugh and the enduring appeal of British satire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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