Upstairs Girls: Prostitution in the American West
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Behind the Velvet Curtain: The Untold Stories of Western Prostitution
A raw, riveting look into the women who shaped the Old West—one saloon at a time.
Discover the hidden history of the American West through the eyes of its most controversial women. In Upstairs Girls, award-winning historian Michael Rutter dives deep into the lives, struggles, and resilience of prostitutes, madams, and trafficked women during the boomtown days of frontier America. Eye-opening profiles of famous and forgotten women—from Calamity Jane to Rosa May A clear breakdown of the prostitution hierarchy: parlor girls, crib girls, and streetwalkers An unflinching examination of the Chinese sex trade and slavery Real-life vignettes that are tragic, tender, and at times, darkly humorous A rich historical lens on gender, labor, morality, and survival in the untamed West
"Upstairs Girls is a realistic look at the convention of prostitution. The vignettes are up close and personal."
—Gary Frazier, Brigham Young University, Utah
Upstairs Girls is both a cultural exposé and a human portrait gallery, perfect for fans of women's history, Western lore, or anyone curious about the lives lived behind brothel doors.
ASIN: 1560373571
VSKU: DBV.1560373571.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rutter, Michael
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
ASIN: 1560373571
VSKU: DBV.1560373571.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rutter, Michael
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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