Punch,  19 (1850), 58.

A Word or Two on Water

Anon

Genre:

Essay

Subjects:

Pollution, Public Health, Sanitation, Microscopy


    Responds to a new book by Arthur H Hassall describing in words and illustrations, the 'disgusting [...] specimens of animal and vegetable matter' in water. Describes each image as a 'menagerie' of 'crustacea, and other abominations'.



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