Wild Women: Crusaders, Curmudgeons, and Completely Corsetless Ladies in the Otherwise Virtuous Victorian Era (Paperback)

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Product Description

A fascinating and sometimes humorous glimpse into the lives of 150 19th-century American women who refused to whittle themselves down to the Victorian model of proper womanhood. 50-black-and-white photos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Conari Press (November 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943233364
• ISBN-13: 978-0943233369
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #256,187 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The other side of the Victorian Lady...Terrific reference!, September 7, 1999

By A Customer

I found this book fascinating, a quick sometimes shocking read. A feminist eye-opener with short, readable, to-the-point anecdotes of unconventional women's lives from primary sources. Also if you love historical romance, you will definitely love this book. ~Gaelen Foley, author of PRINCESS

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and Wise!, June 13, 2001

By	Janie H. Harrison "19th Century Explorer" (Mississippi) - See all my reviews

I don't know what I expected but this is an extremely witty book. But it's also a very wise book. Stephens has written dozens and dozens of wonderful essays on some very remarkable women. I loved them all, but somehow I found myself lingering among those Controversial Curers and Ingenious Invalids! I must identify! Oh, dear, but then again, Charlotte Gilman Perkins is there, so what can I say? There are funny details, interesting facts, nice photographs and even quotes that will make your days pass by in sober reflection. Don't let the wit overwhelm the sober. A wonderful edition for ALL collections on women in history. Now if only I could get my hands on one of Lydia Pinkham's cure for PMS! You can find her grave online too. She was a marvel!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars wonderful collection, November 19, 2003

By	K. Buchanan "bookfetishgirl" (Nevada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I think this book is great....wonderful photos, interesting facts from ladies from the Victorian Era (which is a time in history, not a place or country) Great buy for fun women and history buffs!