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Battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey, in Worcester, England, 1799
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Battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey, in Worcester, England, 1799
6337363 Battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey, in Worcester, England, 1799 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey, in Worcester, England, 1799. The monkey from Ceylon, perhaps an endangereed toque macaque, Macaca sinica, jumped on the dogs back and beat it to death with a ruler. Gamblers had given three-to-one odds on the dog killing the monkey within six minutes. Bull-dog and monkey. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Reverend Thomas Smiths The Naturalists Cabinet, or Interesting Sketches of Animal History, Albion Press, James Cundee, London, 1806. Smith, fl. 1803-1818, was a writer and editor of books on natural history, religion, philosophy, ancient history and astronomy.); © Florilegius
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This print captures a historic and intense battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey, in Worcester, England, back in 1799. The image showcases the moment when the fearless monkey from Ceylon, possibly an endangered toque macaque called Macaca sinica, fearlessly leaped onto the dog's back and ultimately defeated it with a ruler. Astonishingly, gamblers had placed three-to-one odds on the dog killing the monkey within six minutes. The scene depicted here is not only an example of animal baiting but also serves as entertainment for those who enjoyed blood sports during that era. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Reverend Thomas Smith beautifully illustrates this dramatic confrontation between two vastly different creatures. Reverend Thomas Smith was known for his expertise in various fields such as natural history, religion, philosophy, ancient history, and astronomy. His work on "The Naturalists Cabinet" provided intriguing insights into animal behavior and historical anecdotes like this one. This remarkable piece of scientific illustration sheds light on an extraordinary event that took place centuries ago. It serves as a reminder of our fascination with animals' instinctual battles throughout history while raising questions about our ethical treatment towards them.
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