The political locust' Caricature of a devouring locust nibbling at the remains of 'poor old England', left in a destitute condition by high taxes, military setbacks, food shortages and an influx of destitute French clergy, during the summer of 1795.

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The political locust' Caricature of a devouring locust nibbling at the remains of 'poor old England', left in a destitute condition by high taxes, military setbacks, food shortages and an influx of destitute French clergy, during the summer of 1795.

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