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Washington's Gay General
Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben | Josh Trujillo
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A graphic novel biography of Baron von Steuben, the soldier, immigrant, and flamboyant homosexual who influenced the course of US history during the Revolutionary War despite being omitted from our textbooks In this graphic novel biography, author Josh Trujillo and illustrator Levi Hastings tell the true story of one of the most important, but largely forgotten, military leaders of the American Revolution, Baron Von Steuben, who brought much-needed knowledge to the inexperienced and ill-prepared Continental Army. As its first Inspector General, Von Steuben created an organizational framework for the US military, which included writing the Blue Book guide that became the standard for training American soldiers for more than a century. Von Steuben was also, by all accounts, a flamboyant homosexual in an era when the term didnt even exist. Beginning with Von Steubens career in the Prussian Army, Trujillo explores his recruitment by Benjamin Franklin, his work alongside General George Washington at the Battle of Valley Forge, and his eventual decline into obscurity. In Washingtons Gay General, Trujillo and Hastings impart both the intricacies of queer history and the importance of telling stories that highlight queer experiences.
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Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben | Josh Trujillo
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@Jadams89 Thank you for the pet friendly #StuffedStockingSwap box of goodies! Theo enthusiastically approved of the toy and treats! I‘m very excited to solve the adorable animal advent calendar puzzle. The book is absolutely gorgeous! I can‘t wait to read it and add to my home library! Thank you for your kindness 🤗 Happy Howlidays 🐾

@Avanders Thank you for hosting another wonderful swap! ❄️ 🩵💙

Jadams89 I‘m glad Theo enjoyed the goodies! I‘ve never seen advent calendar puzzles before, but apparently they are a thing now 🤷‍♀️. Happy Howlidays!!! 1w
Avanders 😍🎄♥️ 1w
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TieDyeDude
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Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben | Josh Trujillo
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This book serves not only as a biography of Baron von Steuben, but also a celebration of queerness found in the margins of history.

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Lindy
Lindy
Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben | Josh Trujillo
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An amazing, amusing biography in comics format about one of the most important military leaders in the American Revolution, Baron von Steuben, a flamboyant homosexual who spoke no English, yet took charge of a disorganized Continental army, led them to victory, and wrote a guidebook for training American soldiers that remained in use for a century. #Queer #LGBTQ #GraphicNonfiction

Reggie Yes!!!!Rachel Maddow talked about him on her show. I believe that he was from Prussia and they gave him citizenship here in exchange for his battle strategy. She talked about him because when Trump was president he rolled all that back when immigrants who were serving were being told they would no longer be given citizenship. Stacked. 10mo
Lindy @Reggie I‘m sure you will love this book. I‘m glad Maddow talked about him; he seems to have been mostly ignored in history books. 10mo
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Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben | Josh Trujillo
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Look at Catherine (the Great) shooting daggers at her husband 😆

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Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben | Josh Trujillo
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Spot the meme…

Ruthiella 😂😂😂 10mo
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Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben | Josh Trujillo
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“Okay, but how can we call a dead guy from the 1700s gay? Even if he was buried in sequins, is that appropriate? Is it accurate?”

I like that the issue of terminology is discussed in this biography.

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Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben | Josh Trujillo
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In Europe and in America, von Steuben‘s proclivities were well-known: his addiction to the finer things in life. His flair for style. The annoying, untrained greyhound that rarely left his side. His many suspected lovers, including Prussian royalty. And just the overall sense of “extra” that permeated every fibre of his being.

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Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben | Josh Trujillo
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I‘m a sucker for a non fiction graphic novel.

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