Beauties and Beasts
The Zebra
Genre: | Letter, Spoof |
Subjects: | Zoology, Govenment, Politics |
Written by the zebra at the Surrey Zoological Gardens to Peter Laurie, alderman of the Corporation of London, it rejects the 'sneering' paupers' claim that the zebra is a mere 'Jackass in a fine coat'. Compares zebras, 'Asses in fine coats', to aldermen, 'commonest of folks in minever gowns'. | |
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