Punch,  17 (1849), 237 [247].

The Greatest Improvement in Light

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery

Subjects:

Light, Natural Law, Government, Commerce


    Having complete satisfaction with Isaac Newton's laws of light, the author expresses surprise at an advertisement claiming a 'Revolution in Light'. Thinks the window tax should be repealed to free the operation of such laws.



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