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Red Lights On The Prairies (Western Canadian Classics)

James H. Gray

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Description:his unconventional social history, Red Lights on the Prairies, tells how the Canadian West became overrun with brothels when huge numbers of immigrants, mostly unattached young men in the prime of life, swept into this region as settlers. This book looks on the prairie cities and towns that were home to the bars, brothels and poolrooms and also describes the work of the police, clergy and moral reformers who were at times outraged by the behaviour in the brothels. James Gray draws from local newspapers, from several former madams, and the story telling of old-timers who had been youths at the turn of the century. This is a vivid and authentic look at a colourful and offbeat aspect of our past.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Red Lights On The Prairies (Western Canadian Classics). To get started finding Red Lights On The Prairies (Western Canadian Classics), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: his unconventional social history, Red Lights on the Prairies, tells how the Canadian West became overrun with brothels when huge numbers of immigrants, mostly unattached young men in the prime of life, swept into this region as settlers. This book looks on the prairie cities and towns that were home to the bars, brothels and poolrooms and also describes the work of the police, clergy and moral reformers who were at times outraged by the behaviour in the brothels. James Gray draws from local newspapers, from several former madams, and the story telling of old-timers who had been youths at the turn of the century. This is a vivid and authentic look at a colourful and offbeat aspect of our past.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Red Lights On The Prairies (Western Canadian Classics). To get started finding Red Lights On The Prairies (Western Canadian Classics), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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