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160 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet |
June, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8109-9487-4$24.95
(3)
YA
A survey of homosexuality in pre-modern America begins this outline of twentieth-century gay and lesbian life, ending with the legalization of gay marriage in Massachusetts in 2004. It's a lot to cover, but the book hits all the mile- (and mill-) stones, personalized with frequent anecdotes and well-selected photographs. The tone is newsy, occasionally glib, but the information is solid. Bib., ind.