Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2. No. 17, February, 1921
America's Magazine of Wit, Humor and Filosophy
by Various
Edited by W. H. Fawcett
"Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2. No. 17, February, 1921" by Various is a humorous and satirical publication typical of early 20th-century magazines, particularly those aimed at a male audience. As a collection of various comedic essays, poems, jokes, and anecdotes, it reflects the social and cultural context of the period following World War I, capturing the spirit of a society adjusting to peacetime. The content often revolves around themes of love, drinking, and the quirks of everyday life, all presented through a lighthearted lens. The magazine features a mix of fictional tales, humorous observations, and engaging poetry, often reflecting on life experiences and relationships with a comedic twist. For example, one piece recounts humorous exploits related to drinking and the escapades of a character named Casey, while another offers witty exchanges about marriage and societal norms. The publication aims to entertain its readers with clever wordplay and relatable humor, creating a snapshot of the era's vernacular and attitudes towards life, love, and indulgence. Overall, it's a delightful representation of early American humor.
Summary written by Project Gutenberg, by machine.
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 28 March 2018
- Read in the last 30 days
- 340 times at Project Gutenberg
Listen to it
More by Various
See all: More by Various
Book of American Baking
English Jests and Anecdotes, Collected from Various Sources
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Various Authors on Napoleon Bonaparte
Stevensoniana
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 107 July 7, 1894, by Various
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 75, No. 461, March, 1854 by Various
Blackwood's Edinburgh magazine, volume 456, no. 10, October 1853
Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 1, March 1923: The unique magazine
Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 4, June, 1923: The unique magazine
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 452
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, December 1930
Astounding Stories, May, 1931
Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XII, Jan. 3, 1891
Astounding Stories, August, 1931
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 153, vol. III, December 4, 1886
Astounding Stories, June, 1931
The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, February 1904, No. 159.
The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, Issue 160, April, 1904