Punch,  21 (1851), 252.

The Boa and the Blanket. An Apologue of the Zoological Gardens

Anon

Genre:

Poetry, Drollery; Illustration

Relevant illustrations:

wdct. [5]

Illustrators:

Mc C, pseud.  [William McConnell] *

Subjects:

Zoological Gardens, Animal Behaviour

People mentioned:

Isaac Newton


    Describes a visit to the Zoological Society Gardens and offers observations on the behaviour of the boa constrictor and other animals. The illustrations depict the visit to the gardens.



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