The Wasp — 1877 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page shows a military figure on horseback, labeled "GENERAL GEORGE CROOK, U.S.A." The cartoon appears to satirize Crook's military authority or command style. The horses and soldiers sketched in the background suggest military operations or campaigns. Given the 1877 date, this likely references General Crook's role in Western Indian Wars, particularly campaigns against Apache and other tribes. *The Wasp* was a San Francisco satirical magazine that frequently critiqued military and political figures of the era. Without clearer contextual text on this particular page, the specific satirical point—whether mocking his tactics, authority, or particular campaign decisions—remains somewhat unclear from the image alone.