Punch,  19 (1850), 17.

Jullien Seen in a Moment of Inspiration

Anon

Genre:

Essay, Drollery

Subjects:

Zoological Gardens, Exhibitions, Animal Behaviour, Music, Amusement


    Explores similarities between the hippopotamus at the Zoological Society Gardens and the conductor Louis A Jullien, who also performs at the gardens. Explains that Jullien has taught some animals how to dance and, unlike the hippopotamus, has 'moments of "Inspiration"'.



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