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The history of prostitution in early Salt Lake City and its role in the long political and economic struggle between Mormons and gentiles

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"A fresh, revealing overview of two topics in Salt Lake City's history that often have been considered, if not taboo, then generally too delicate for close, honest inspection. [Jeffrey Nichols's] study treats polygamy and prostitution issues with honesty, sensitivity, and a professional historian's eye for detail and documentation. . . . A fascinating read."--Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought
"A useful contribution to the history of both commercial sex and western politics."--Journal of American History
"This admirable and sympathetic treatment of prostitution in Utah's biggest city is a welcome addition to the literature. Nichols has given us a well-documented business and labor history of the sex trade for his period."--American Historical Review

Table of Contents
Preface vii
Abbreviations ix
Introduction 1
1. "Celestial Marriage" vs. "Polygamic Lascivious Cohabitation" 9
2. "Women of the Town" 45
3. "The System in Vogue" 83
4. "An Extremely Clever Woman" 135
5. "The Future Occupants of the Houses of Ill-Repute" 178
Conclusion 213
References 219
Index 239
Illustrations follow page 82

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      Publisher MO - University of Illinois Press
      Published 8/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780252075926
      978-0252075926
      ISBN-10 0252075927
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      Ethical issues, topics and debates

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The history of prostitution in early Salt Lake City and its role in the long political and economic struggle between Mormons and gentiles

      Trade Review
      "A fresh, revealing overview of two topics in Salt Lake City's history that often have been considered, if not taboo, then generally too delicate for close, honest inspection. [Jeffrey Nichols's] study treats polygamy and prostitution issues with honesty, sensitivity, and a professional historian's eye for detail and documentation. . . . A fascinating read."--Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought
      "A useful contribution to the history of both commercial sex and western politics."--Journal of American History
      "This admirable and sympathetic treatment of prostitution in Utah's biggest city is a welcome addition to the literature. Nichols has given us a well-documented business and labor history of the sex trade for his period."--American Historical Review

      Table of Contents
      Preface vii
      Abbreviations ix
      Introduction 1
      1. "Celestial Marriage" vs. "Polygamic Lascivious Cohabitation" 9
      2. "Women of the Town" 45
      3. "The System in Vogue" 83
      4. "An Extremely Clever Woman" 135
      5. "The Future Occupants of the Houses of Ill-Repute" 178
      Conclusion 213
      References 219
      Index 239
      Illustrations follow page 82

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