Punch,  10 (1846), 107.

An Alarming Report

Anon

Genre:

Reportage, Drollery

Subjects:

Geology, Ancient Authorities, Charlatanry, Prognostication


    Reports that a series of 'loud reports' were ascribed to John Dee's 'earthquake', an event 'payable some time back, according to the bill drawn by Dee on public credulity'.



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