England under the house of Hanover; : its history and condition during the reigns of the three Georges, illustrated from the caricatures and satires of the day. (1848)

Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877, Fairholt, F. W. (Frederick William), 1814-1866, artist, Brown, Joseph, fl. 1837-1886, engraver, Cook, Conrad, fl. 1831-1850, engraver, Urquhart, Francis Fortescue, former owner · London : Richard Bentley... · leaf 240

An illustration from England under the house of Hanover; : its history and condition during the reigns of the three Georges, illustrated from the caricatures and satires of the day., 1848, leaf 240 — o represent London,) and preparing to hin-der the Pretender from invading their land. Theyare led by a man armedwith a spear and equippedas a commander, who pro-claims, somewhat ostentati-ously, I m your indepen-dent officer! One, whodoes not seem very eagerin advancing, cries, Kingand country!… … AN INDEPENDENT OFFICER. 218 THE PLAGUES OF ENGLAND. [1745. tion of regret, I wish they d go to dinner! This portion of the print appears intended to conveyno very flattering picture of the courage and zeal whichare supposed to have characterised the volunteer de-fenders of their country in this…

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