The Wasp — 1891 — page 405: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **textual content about California writers and literary journals**, not a political cartoon. It appears from a historical feature discussing the literary landscape of California. The text celebrates California's literary heritage, mentioning publications like *The Wasp* (described as "the oldest cartoon paper in the United States, founded by Korbel Brothers in 1876"), *The Overland*, *The Argonaut*, and *The San Franciscan*. It discusses notable California writers and their contributions. The only visual element is a **decorative botanical illustration** (flowers) accompanying a header reading "Library of California Writers"—a design flourish typical of period magazines. This is **not satire or political commentary**, but rather a historical/literary retrospective celebrating regional writers and publications.