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Mr. Punch Down Under: A Social History of the Colony from 1856 to 1900 Via Cartoons and Extracts from Melbourne Punch

Suzane Fabian, John King
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Cartoons and extracts from the Melbourne edition of Punch ; Chapter 15, entitled “The Noble Savage” (pp.147-156) provides a social commentary on prevailing race relations and attitudes as depicted in the press.
171 p. : facsims. ; 28 cm. #050322
Royal Historical Society of Victoria, La Trobe University Library.
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AuthorSuzane Fabian, John King
Number of pages171 p. : facsims. ; 28 cm.
PublisherGreenhouse Publications, Melbourne
Year Published1982
Binding Type

Softcover

Book Condition

Near Fine

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