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- DramaQueen
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Re: The Feminist Aspect
Truly interesting fact about famous and progressive Army surgeon Dr. James Barry (ca.1795-1865) who actually was a woman.
Note, the biographer's name is Rachel Holmes!
Surely this story was used as a hint to Molly's appearance in the case of Abominable Bride.
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- Yitzock
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Re: The Feminist Aspect
Interesting link! Could have had to do with how they included Molly in the special. I have to say I enjoyed the Canadian connection, too.
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Re: The Feminist Aspect
Very interesting indeed. Thanks for posting and I agree, this might be a story Mofftiss know.
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Re: The Feminist Aspect
@Yitzock
Oh yes, "three- continents- doctor", indeed! (England, Africa, Canada). 😜
@SusiGo
You're welcome!
It's absolutely fascinating story!
Here some more links about this great person, Margaret Ann Bulkley who named herself James Miranda Stuart Barry to study medicine and become the most progressive military doctor at his time.
Also, doctor was a looker ! 😍
Last edited by DramaQueen (August 1, 2017 4:29 pm)
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Re: The Feminist Aspect
Excuse me for spam perhaps, but I thought, this excerpt from " Lucia di Lammermoor" by Donizetti could be very suitable for this topic, even similar. (And I love the mad scene with " Il dolce suono" anyway). 💔
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