Brides of the Multitude.Brides of the Multitude Jeremy Agnew Western Reflections Publishing Company PO Box 1149, 951 N. Highway 149, Lake City 81235 9781932738490, $16.95 The Old west brothel shares as much of a historical image as does the cowboy or undertaker. "Brides of the Multitude: Prostitution in the Old West" is a look at where the income of many of the old western cowboy dollars went--the houses of ill repute n. 1. Bad reputation; notoriety. house of ill repute A brothel; bordello. . Looking at the women themselves, why they came to the oldest profession in history, and how they dealt with the daily hazards of the profession such as contraception contraception: see birth control. contraception Birth control by prevention of conception or impregnation. The most common method is sterilization. The most effective temporary methods are nearly 99% effective if used consistently and correctly. and venereal diseases venereal disease (vənēr`ēəl): see sexually transmitted disease. . The information found within is intriguing in·trigue n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. and of interest to any history fan who wants a look at what is never taught in school. "Brides of the Multitude" is enthusiastically recommended to history collections everywhere. |
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