The Wasp — September 13, 1879 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Phases of History" - The Wasp, Page 122 This page presents a serialized narrative titled "Phases of History: Not Generally given in Detail," written by Salmi Morse for *The Wasp*. It's Part II (Continued) of a story about a boating incident near San Francisco, involving a search for a missing boat and its crew. The text describes dramatic action: two boats pursuing each other near the Golden Gate, with one crew member missing. It includes dialogue and period details about rowing, water conditions, and the Vigilance Committee's involvement. The several illustrations show boatmen, water scenes, and figures in period dress. However, this appears to be serialized fiction rather than political satire or cartooning—entertainment content rather than commentary on current events or social issues. The page lacks the characteristic satirical caricature typical of *The Wasp*.