Punch,  21 (1851), 35.

The Fire of Genius

Anon

Genre:

Essay, Drollery

Subjects:

Domestic Economy, Heat, Invention, Technology, Crime


    Speculates on the purposes of the 'Pocket Stove', suggesting, for example, that it is to be kept in the pocket as a deterrent against pickpockets. Warns the inventor that he has picked the wrong time of year to expect the public to 'take up' his invention.



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