The Wasp — 1879 — page 432: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a biographical profile and portrait of **Dr. Emil Holub**, a Bohemian-born explorer and adventurer. The text describes his thirty-three-year career exploring African territories, establishing himself as a professor and geographer with significant scientific credentials. The main satirical content appears in the sidebar sections: **"A Strong Liar's Weak Subterfuge"** criticizes Lord Alfred Churchill's political statements about Marlborough, calling them false. The **"A Grave Question"** section satirizes a legal dispute between a grave-digger and relatives over body resurrection rights—absurdist humor typical of *Wasp*'s irreverent style. The portrait itself is straightforward documentation rather than caricature. The page emphasizes Holub's legitimacy as a scholar while the surrounding content mocks aristocratic dishonesty and mundane legal absurdities.