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When Brooklyn Was Queer: A HistoryThe never before told story of Brooklyn's vibrant and forgotten queer history, from the mid 1850s up to the present day. ***An ALA GLBT Round Table Over the Rainbow 2019 Top Ten Selection*** ***NAMED ONE OF THE BEST LGBTQ BOOKS OF 2019 by Harper's Bazaar*** A romantic, exquisite history of gay culture. Kirkus Reviews, starred " A] boisterous, motley new history entertaining and insightful." The New York Times Book Review Hugh Ryan's When Brooklyn Was
The never-before-told story of Brooklyn's vibrant and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present day.
***An ALA GLBT Round Table Over the Rainbow 2019 Top Ten Selection******NAMED ONE OF THE BEST LGBTQ BOOKS OF 2019 by Harper's Bazaar*** A romantic, exquisite history of gay culture. --Kirkus Reviews, starred " A] boisterous, motley new history...entertaining and insightful." --The New York Times Book Review Hugh Ryan's When Brooklyn Was Queer is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the early days of Walt Whitman in the 1850s up through the queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, and beyond. No other book, movie, or exhibition has ever told this sweeping story. Not only has Brooklyn always lived in the shadow of queer Manhattan neighborhoods like Greenwich Village and Harlem, but there has also been a systematic erasure of its queer history--a great forgetting. Ryan is here to unearth that history for the first time. In intimate, evocative, moving prose he discusses in new light the fundamental questions of what history is, who tells it, and how we can only make sense of ourselves through its retelling; and shows how the formation of the Brooklyn we know today is inextricably linked to the stories of the incredible people who created its diverse neighborhoods and cultures. Through them, When Brooklyn Was Queer brings Brooklyn's queer past to life, and claims its place as a modern classic.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 06/23/2020
ISBN: 9781250621405
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.19h x 6.13w x 0.94d
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★★★★★ 5
It's leather and smells good
Color: Brown
It's a little smaller then in the picture, but it's of good quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful bag!
Color: Brown
Exactly as pictured. The color is beautiful and rich. The size is perfect, more spacious inside than it looks.
Quality in stitching is also very nice. Steel zippers which I love.
I use this as a daily bag, looks
Durable and has feet so should help make it last.
Also comes with a dust bag.
Great purchase!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2025
★★★★★ 5
LEATHER BAG
Color: Brown
I absolutely love the bag. Excellent quality. Exactly what I was looking for!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Purse
Color: Coffee
Cannot use purse. To many pockets on inside. Hard to get wallet in and out of.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Beautiful Genuine Leather Tote That Will Age Well
Color: Coffee, Color: Coffee
I ordered this SV Retro leather tote in the coffee color, and this is actually my second bag from this brand. I absolutely fell in love with the first smaller purse I tried from them, so I was excited to see how this larger tote version compared.
The leather is the real deal. It has that natural look where you can see the grain and slight variations that tell you it is genuine leather. The bag feels sturdy and well constructed, and the zipper is strong and smooth. It has both a top handle and a removable shoulder strap, which gives you a few ways to carry it.
⚡ Real World Highlights
⚡ Genuine leather with beautiful natural grain
⚡ Large tote size that can hold a 13 inch laptop and more
⚡ Multiple interior pockets including zip and slot pockets
⚡ Strong zipper and sturdy construction
⚡ Top handle plus removable shoulder strap for versatility
⚡ Classic coffee color that works with almost anything
Inside the bag there are plenty of pockets which makes organizing everything really easy. There is a zip pocket, multiple slot pockets, and plenty of room for everyday items like a wallet, phone, notebook, and even a small laptop.
The only reason I am giving this one four stars is that it is not quite as eye catching as the smaller bag I ordered previously. I feel like a wider guitar style strap would have added a little more personality and comfort to the design. I may actually swap one from another bag to see how it looks.
That said, this is still a beautiful, durable leather tote that feels like it will last for many years. With proper care, this is the kind of bag that will age nicely and develop even more character over time.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2026