02294cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324501010013226400510023330000470028433600260033133700260035733800360038350000310041950800310045052013350048153400450181665300270186165300320188885600430192099900170196329827UtSlPG20260610133659.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aPercival, Kate14aThe Life and Amours of the Beautiful, Gay and Dashing Kate Percival :bThe Belle of the Delaware 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-08-28  aProduced by Daniel Fromont  a"The Life and Amours of the Beautiful, Gay and Dashing Kate Percival" by Percival is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work presents the autobiographical narrative of Kate Percival, who boldly recounts her life filled with sensuality and amorous exploits, beginning from her childhood and moving into complex relationships with both men and women. The story is likely to explore themes of desire, identity, and societal norms, particularly as it pertains to female sexuality.  At the start of the narrative, Kate introduces herself as a woman of pleasure, revealing her intention to share the intimate details of her life, starting with her childhood in Pennsylvania. She describes a stark upbringing with a stern father and an absent mother, highlighting her isolation and emotional neglect. As she transitions into her teenage years and enters boarding school, her life begins to intertwine with desire, particularly through her relationship with a girl named Laura, which serves as her introduction into the world of physical intimacy. This opening portion sets the tone for a provocative exploration of sexuality and emotional connections, suggesting that the book will delve deeply into the personal experiences that shape Kate's understanding of love and pleasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aProstitutes -- Fiction  aErotic literature, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29827  c70675d70675