Punch,  48 (1865), 93.

Astronomical Notes for 1865.  [2/2]

Anon

Genre:

Serial, Reportage, Spoof

Subjects:

Astronomy, Prognostication, Politics, Aeronautics


    Describes imminent and fabulous social, cultural, and political events as if they were astronomical. For example, 'Aries and Taurus have engaged Henry T Coxwell's balloon to bring them to the Cattle Show'.



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