The Wasp — 1891 — page 505: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **editorial content, not satire or political cartoon**. It features a biographical profile of **J.M. Hutchings**, a prominent California writer and publisher. The ornate header identifies this as part of the "Library of California Writers" series. The text praises Hutchings for his pioneering work documenting Yosemite Valley through his magazine *Hutchings' Illustrated* and his book *The Miner's Ten Commandments*. The article emphasizes Hutchings' contributions to California literature and tourism promotion, describing him as dedicated to preserving Yosemite's history. The page includes his portrait photograph and excerpts from his published work. **This is celebratory journalism rather than satire**—typical of 19th-century literary magazines profiling notable regional figures.