Hi,
I'm currently working on a romance set in the late 1800's, (1870-1890's range...still pinning it down based on different events) and while I've been able to find most of the information that I need as it relates to the current story, there are secondary characters in this story who just keep speaking to me, and I'm sure I'll get around to telling their stories soon.
So I'm looking for website links that would have any information on the following. I promise, I've googled like crazy all weekend.
a. Any information about spinal cord injuries and treatment during that time. I'm thinking a gunshot wound near the lower spine, the bullet is lodged near but doesn't damage the spinal cord. A doctor/surgeon removes the bullet but due to swelling or bruising of the spinal cord, he's paralyzed from the hips down for a period of time. He regains the majority of his leg function at a later time. Would this even be possible during that time frame?
b. Are there any records of rapes that went on at prestigious boarding schools, specifically male student raping a female who either worked at the school or was a family member of a teacher. Just need to know if that scenario would even be possible as a back story for one of the female characters. If it did and the female was lower to middle class and the rapist was from the upper class, would he even be brought up on charges during that time?
Thanks in advance for any and all help. It is greatly appreciated!
I'm currently working on a romance set in the late 1800's, (1870-1890's range...still pinning it down based on different events) and while I've been able to find most of the information that I need as it relates to the current story, there are secondary characters in this story who just keep speaking to me, and I'm sure I'll get around to telling their stories soon.
So I'm looking for website links that would have any information on the following. I promise, I've googled like crazy all weekend.
a. Any information about spinal cord injuries and treatment during that time. I'm thinking a gunshot wound near the lower spine, the bullet is lodged near but doesn't damage the spinal cord. A doctor/surgeon removes the bullet but due to swelling or bruising of the spinal cord, he's paralyzed from the hips down for a period of time. He regains the majority of his leg function at a later time. Would this even be possible during that time frame?
b. Are there any records of rapes that went on at prestigious boarding schools, specifically male student raping a female who either worked at the school or was a family member of a teacher. Just need to know if that scenario would even be possible as a back story for one of the female characters. If it did and the female was lower to middle class and the rapist was from the upper class, would he even be brought up on charges during that time?
Thanks in advance for any and all help. It is greatly appreciated!
