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The Story of Lena Murphy, the White Slave; The Lost Sisterhood: Rivalence [i.e. Prevalence] of Prostitution in Chicago: Startling Revelations

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The Story of Lena Murphy, the White Slave; The Lost Sisterhood: Rivalence [i.e. Prevalence] of Prostitution in Chicago: Startling Revelations - Lawrence J Gutter Collection of Chic (Creator), and Wilson, Samuel Paynter
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This book shines a light on the dark world of prostitution in Chicago during the early 20th century. Focusing on the story of Lena Murphy, a young woman who was forced into sexual slavery, it explores the social, economic, and political forces that contributed to the prevalence of prostitution in the city. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including court records, newspaper articles, and personal letters, the author provides a gripping and nuanced account of this little-known chapter in American history. This work ...

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The Story of Lena Murphy, the White Slave; The Lost Sisterhood: Rivalence [i.e. Prevalence] of Prostitution in Chicago: Startling Revelations 2023, Legare Street Press

ISBN-13: 9781020786570

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The Story of Lena Murphy, the White Slave; The Lost Sisterhood: Rivalence [i.e. Prevalence] of Prostitution in Chicago: Startling Revelations 2023, Legare Street Press

ISBN-13: 9781022215320

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