The Gerry-mander
Subtitle: a new species of monster, which appeared in Essex South District in Jan. 1812.
Publisher: s.n.
Published: 1812
Place of publication: [Salem, Mass
Language: eng
Subjects: Gerrymandering -- Massachusetts.; Caricatures and cartoons -- Massachusetts -- Essex County.; Election districts -- Massachusetts -- Essex County.
Other titles: Gerrymander
Notes: First broadside printing of Gerry-mander map of Essex County. The map, enhanced to resemble a salamander, was created as a protest by Federalists opposed to the Massachusetts redistricting legislation that rearranged district lines in order to give the Republicans an advantage in the upcoming state senatorial elections. The term "gerrymander" is derived from this caricature and incidents surrounding its creation.