The Evolution of a Democrat -- A Darwinian Tale #[nn]

In "The Evolution of a Democrat -- A Darwinian Tale," a poor Irish immigrant’s unlikely rise through the ranks of Tammany Hall sets off a wild, satirical chain of political ambition and imperial fantasy. Written by Henry Liddell and illustrated with sharp, distinctive detail by G. Roberty, this 1888 satire blends political caricature with speculative fiction, following a man’s ascent from obscurity to a bizarre vision of a "Great Ireland" forged through annexation. The cover by G. Roberty captures the story’s tongue-in-cheek grandeur, reflecting its bold, anachronistic premise.