Julie D’Aubigny – Tales from Wo-Fan’s Land

August 15, 2019 ~ valerie gritsch ~ 1 Comment

(A note about the writing to follow: I have used feminine pronouns to refer to Julie D'Aubigny below, as all sources I could find on her did this. However, she does not fit neatly into the gender binary of her time.) Julie D'Aubigny lived her life at the intersection of history and legend. She was … Continue reading Julie D’Aubigny – Tales from Wo-Fan’s Land

Dr. James Barry – Tales from Wo-Fan’s Land

August 15, 2019 ~ valerie gritsch ~ 1 Comment

I first read about Dr. James Barry whilst studying with the Open University over ten years ago. I was fascinated by the story. Born around 1790 the doctor had an illustrious career, rising through the ranks of the British Army as a surgeon to become the Inspector General (equivalent of Brigadier) in charge of hospitals … Continue reading Dr. James Barry – Tales from Wo-Fan’s Land