A book of comic cartoons showing a series of modern sports and affairs shown in pre-historic context. Peeps such as 'No Bath Time To-Day' showing scenes of cavemen watching sea-monsters splash about and 'A Cricket Match' showing cavemen playing cricket using Stonehenge to flee from a giant snake are guaranteed to put a smile on your face any day.

192 drawings by 25 artists: Phiz, Leech, Tenniel, du Maurier, Sambourne.

Mr. Punch in the Highlands is a collection of humorous and satirical stories and illustrations, originally published in the Victorian era. The book showcases the witty and whimsical style of the various authors who contributed to it, offering a unique glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time. With its blend of comedy and commentary, the book is a prime example of the periodical literature popular in the 19th century. Through its colorful characters and clever plots, Mr. Punch in the Highlands captivates readers with its lively narratives and clever wordplay. Various authors, including Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and Oscar Wilde, each bring their own distinctive voice to the collection, creating a rich tapestry of storytelling. The book is a delightful read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, humor, and social commentary, offering a fascinating insight into the literary landscape of the time.

Fred Flintstone lived in a sunny Stone Age American suburb, but his ancestors were respectable, middle-class Victorians. They were very amused to think that prehistory was an archaic version of their own world because it suggested that British ideals were eternal. In the 1850s, our prehistoric ancestors were portrayed in satirical cartoons, songs, sketches and plays as ape-like, reflecting the threat posed by evolutionary ideas. By the end of the century, recognisably human cave men inhabited a Stone Age version of late-imperial Britain, sending-up its ideals and institutions. Cave men appeared constantly in parades, civic pageants and costume parties. In the early 1900s American cartoonists and early Hollywood stars like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton adopted and reimagined this very British character, cementing it in global popular culture. Cave men are an appealing way to explore and understand Victorian and Edwardian Britain.