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100 1 _aWerther, Ralph,
_d1874-
245 1 4 _aThe female-impersonators :
_b
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-02-11
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Female-Impersonators" by Ralph Werther is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a sequel to the author's previous autobiography, providing personal insights into his six-year career as a female impersonator in New York City’s underworld. It explores the lives of androgynes and delves into the psychology and societal perceptions surrounding gender identity. At the start of the book, the author establishes his humanitarian motives for writing, aiming to highlight the struggles of those who identify as androgynes and advocate for their rights. He reflects on the systemic issues that lead to violence and discrimination against these individuals, including historical prejudices and societal ignorance. The opening section also outlines Werther's personal journey and experiences, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the lives and stories of other androgynes, while advocating for greater understanding and compassion toward those who exist outside traditional gender norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Medico-Legal journal, 1922
653 _aWerther, Ralph, 1874-
653 _aGay men -- United States -- Biography
653 _aTransgender people -- United States -- Biography
653 _aCross-dressing -- United States -- History
700 1 _aHerzog, Alfred W.
_q(Alfred Waldemar),
_d1866-1933
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/femaleimpersonat00wert
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70019
999 _c110766
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