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A Vindication of the Reformation of Ladies going Naked. (d. 1755)
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The true and full title; A Vindication of the Reformation, On Foot, among the Ladies, to Abolish Modesty and Chasity, and Restore the Native Simplicity of going Naked.” With the humorous faux author's name “by Adam Eden, Esq;”
As one might expect from the title and author, this is a beautifully written piece of 18th century satire. Oddly enough, the opening paragraph is quite prophetic to our own times.
“When we consider the Progress that is made in the Departure from Chastity among the Females, and how far the Fashion has advanced of curtailing the Female Apparel, ….”
40 pg.