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The Nondescript.
Two ads for a performance to benefit Mr. Jerrold
The Nondescript
Description of Pastrana's person and performance in London
The Hybrid Woman
Opate Indians, doctors including Stone and Mott, Description, levees throughout day. (Column 3)
The Bear Woman
Negative reaction to Pastrana, "this singular and detestably ugly specimen of humanity." Doctors believe that "she belongs to a distinct species of the human family" (column 2).
The Bear Woman
Pastrana's performance in Raleigh, NC. "She is talkative, good-natured, and quite intelligent--and full of fun and mischief. We advise all to see her."
The Bear Woman
Pastrana described as "good natured and good hearted, fond of good living herself, and always ready to relieve those in need." Mention of donation to victims of fire in Toronto.
Nouvelles des Sciences
Seeing Pastrana in London
Not the Only "Bear Woman"
Interaction between Lent and audience member. They make a bet and the audience member tells a story about seeing another Bear Woman.
Miss Julia Pastrana. barbata wilde ex schluchtis Chimborassi
Pastrana in Innsbruck
