Brother Jonathan attacks John Bull—an avatar for the Brits—with a flagon of pear cordial in this c. 1813 cartoon by Amos Doolittle of Connecticut. Alamy “Plague on you,” cries Brother ...

This silver pig tooth-pick holder was bought in Portugal by one of the most famous Falmouth packet captains, John Bull. Packets were lightly laden so there was plenty of room for 'trading on one's ...