Gay American History: Lesbians and Gay Men in the U.S.A. : A DocumentaryThis book is a collection of documents relating to the treatment of gay men and lesbians in America's history. Each section includes an introduction by the compiler. |
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Page 209
... women whose lives are documented here worked and dressed and lived in what were customarily the occupations and styles of males . Most actually passed as men ; the evidence ... WOMEN: 1782-1920 page PASSING WOMEN: 1782-1920 ? Introduction.
... women whose lives are documented here worked and dressed and lived in what were customarily the occupations and styles of males . Most actually passed as men ; the evidence ... WOMEN: 1782-1920 page PASSING WOMEN: 1782-1920 ? Introduction.
Page 288
... women to one man . It is true that the women , although debauched , retain some moderation , which prevents the young men from satisfying their passions as much as they would like . There are men who are bred for this purpose from their ...
... women to one man . It is true that the women , although debauched , retain some moderation , which prevents the young men from satisfying their passions as much as they would like . There are men who are bred for this purpose from their ...
Page 323
... women adopted woman's dress , pursuits , personal habits , and speech , and in one case at least married . Neither of the two women affected male garb ; one married and made some pre- tense of men's habits , the other is rather simply a ...
... women adopted woman's dress , pursuits , personal habits , and speech , and in one case at least married . Neither of the two women affected male garb ; one married and made some pre- tense of men's habits , the other is rather simply a ...
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