The Wasp — 1877 — page 352: what you’re looking at

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This page contains three separate satirical articles rather than visual cartoons: 1. **"Are We to Have a Coup D'État?"** - Discusses a French journalist's concerns about potential political upheaval in Paris, referencing the Duc de Reuil and Baron Wertheim's efforts to destabilize the government. 2. **"Holiday Time"** - Satirizes wealthy tourists flooding the city during the holiday season, mocking their conspicuous consumption and shallow behavior. 3. **"Martial Law"** - A dramatic dialogue between what appears to be a commander and subordinate regarding the execution of a prisoner, using dark humor to critique military authority. The page is primarily text-based satire rather than illustrated cartoons, targeting political instability fears, bourgeois tourism, and military excess. Without visible illustrations, the satire relies on rhetorical wit rather than visual caricature.