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GOOD TIME GIRLS OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS: by Jan MacKell Collins (2020 TPB){U4}
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- ISBN
- 9781493038077
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1493038079
ISBN-13
9781493038077
eBay Product ID (ePID)
243072793
Product Key Features
Book Title
Good Time Girls of the Rocky Mountains : a Red-Light History of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Women, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY)
Publication Year
2020
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
14.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-951334
Synopsis
While settlers were drawn out West by the often empty promises of the Gold Rush, prostitution grew and flourished within the mining camps, small towns, and cities of the nineteenth-century Rocky Mountain region. Whether escaping a bad home life, lured by false advertising, or seeking to subsidize their income, thousands of women chose or were forced to enter an industry where they faced segregation and persecution, fines and jailing, and battled the other hazards of their profession. Some dreamed of escape through marriage or retirement, and some became infamous and even successful, but more often found relief only in death. An integral part of western history, the stories of these women continue to fascinate readers and captivate the minds of historians today. Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho all had their share of working girls and madams like Dell Burke and Annie "Peg Leg" McIntyre who remain notorious celebrities in the annals of history, but Collins also includes the stories of lesser-known women whose roles in this illicit trade help shape our understanding of the American West., While settlers were drawn out West by the often empty promises of the Gold Rush, prostitution grew and flourished within the mining camps, small towns, and cities of the nineteenth-century Rocky Mountain region. Whether escaping a bad home life, lured by false advertising, or seeking to subsidize their income, thousands of women chose or were ......
LC Classification Number
HQ144.C647 2020
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- 0***8 (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book arrived in the condition as described. It was very well "preserved" for a used item. The price was reasonable, given the rarity of the book. It was well packed for shipping and arrived quite quickly. This was a high quality transaction, and the vendor is commended highly. Good job!
- r***r (191)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe PIT AND THE PENDULUM/TALES OF TERROR/THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH/MADHOUSE DVD arrived in used but good condition as described. Shipping was included in the cost, and the item was shipped and delivered on time. I’m pleased with the overall appearance of both the case and discs. This purchase offers excellent value compared to similar items. I've viewed 3 of the 4 films and encountered no issues. Overall, a positive transaction and I’m satisfied with my purchase!
- 8***2 (1040)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseArrived safely, as described, great tracking, took 18 days to ship to the UK. Very happy, great seller