Scanty Particulars - The Mysterious, Astonishing & Remarkable Life of Victorian Surgeon James Barry
Author(s): Rachel Holmes
James Miranda Barry was an innovative medical pioneer, radical humanitarian and flamboyant dandy who criss-crossed the British Empire during the nineteenth century. But Barry was not what he seemed. He courted controversy throughout his life - sexual scandal, a fiery temper, extravagant dress and rampant vegetarianism set him apart from his fellows. Yet all the while he concealed a secret that went right to the heart of his identity. Rachel Holmes pursues Barry's tumultuous adventures across the globe, bringing alive this extraordinary Victorian who caused outrage wherever he went, yet defiantly lived a life that otherwise would have been denied him.
2003. A fine, unread copy.
Product Information
Rachel Holmes spent her childhood between South Africa and England. Formerly a lecturer in English at the Universities of London and Sussex, she is now Website Manager of Amazon.co.uk, and a regular speaker, multimedia commentator, and guest on Newsnight Review. She lives in London.
Betwixt-and-between; "An eagle's eye, a lady's hand, and a lion's heart"; an absolute phenomenon; sieketroost; sacrificed to infamy; "My good name"; Doctor Jamaica; insular obsessions; the last post; beyond a doubt; Habeas Corpus.
General Fields
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- : Penguin Books
- : Penguin Books
- : 0.26
- : 01 May 2003
- : 198mm X 130mm X 24mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : b&w illustrations and photographs, bibliography, index
- : 352
- : very good
- : 355.345092
- : Paperback
- : Rachel Holmes