The Wasp — July 24, 1880 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Illustrated Wasp" Page 837 Analysis This page presents a romantic scene titled "Something Like a Walk," depicting a well-dressed military or official gentleman escorting a woman. The accompanying text references Captain Cochrane, who traveled through Russia and Asia at remarkable speed (43 miles daily for 128 consecutive days). The satire appears to mock either: 1. Cochrane's extraordinary travel claims as exaggerated 2. The juxtaposition of his adventurous exploits with romantic domesticity The article critiques "den Ames" as possibly the only gentleman in San Quentin, and includes editorial commentary on women's waists (thirty inches round) and a note about Connecticut capital punishment. The cartoon's specific satirical target remains somewhat unclear without additional historical context about these specific figures and events.