Sin in the Second City : madams, ministers, playboys, and the battle for America's soul / Karen Abbott.

A vivid snapshot of America's journey from Victorian-era propriety to 20th-century modernity. Step into the perfumed parlors of the Everleigh Club, the most famous brothel in American history--and the catalyst for a culture war that rocked the nation. Operating in Chicago at the dawn of the 20t...

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Main Author: Abbott, Karen, 1973-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Random House, c2007.
Edition:1st ed.
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