Title: britannia between scylla & charybdis. Or - the vessel of the constitution steered clear of the rock of democracy, and the whirlpool of arbitrary-power
abstract: pitt steering small boat, the constitution, which also carries britannia, towards a castle with a flag inscribed "haven of public happiness". They are pursued by sheridan, fox, and priestley, who are sharks, dogs of scylla. Physical description: 1 print: engraving, color. Notes: forms part of: british cartoon prints collection (library of congress).;js. Gy. Desn. Et fect. Pro bono publico. Date: 1793.
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