Sara Baartman and the Hottentot Venus

Sara Baartman and the Hottentot Venus A Ghost Story and a Biography

"In reconstructing Sara Baartman's life, the book traverses the South African frontier, the Industrial Revolution, London and Parisian high society, and the rise of racial science. The authors also explore Baartman's rich afterlife, including the enduring impact of the Hottentot Venus on ideas about women, race, and sexuality."--BOOK JACKET.
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