The Mysterious Stranger and Other Cartoons by John T. McCutcheon
"The Mysterious Stranger and Other Cartoons" by John T. McCutcheon is a collection of political cartoons and humorous illustrations created during the early 20th century. This book captures the essence of the period's political climate, specifically highlighting events and figures from a time marked by significant global changes, including the aftermath of war and the rise of notable political personalities, particularly President Theodore Roosevelt. Through satire and wit, McCutcheon's work addresses varioussocial and political issues of his time. The book features a range of cartoons, each offering a commentary on different aspects of American life and politics. Notable themes include the playful critique of President Roosevelt's adventures, reflections on ordinary childhood experiences, and the juxtaposition of urban and rural lifestyles. Each illustration is accompanied by whimsical dialogue that adds to the humor and poignancy of the topics addressed. Overall, McCutcheon's art not only entertains but also provides insight into the American socio-political landscape of the early 1900s, making it a relevant historical artifact as well as a source of amusement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | McCutcheon, John T. (John Tinney), 1870-1949 |
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| LoC No. | 05034974 |
| Title | The Mysterious Stranger and Other Cartoons |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | American wit and humor, Pictorial |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60074 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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