Punch And Judy: Accompanied By The Dialogue Of The Puppet Show, An Account Of Its Origin, And Of Puppet Plays In England (1828)

Punch and Judy: Accompanied by the Dialogue of the Puppet Show, An Account of Its Origin, and of Puppet Plays in England (1828) is a book written by George Cruikshank. The book is a comprehensive guide to the famous Punch and Judy puppet show, including the dialogue used in the show, as well as an account of its origin and history in England. The book covers the various types of puppets used in the show, the different characters, and the stories that are typically performed. It also includes illustrations by Cruikshank, who was a renowned artist and illustrator in the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of puppetry and the Punch and Judy show in particular. It provides a fascinating insight into the world of puppetry and the cultural significance of this traditional form of entertainment in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.