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Harlots Hurdies & Spirited Women Virginia City Nevada Barbara Hegne 2003

by Barbara Hegne

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Harlots, Hurdies & Spirited Women of Virginia City, Nevada by Barbara Hegne. Copyright 2001, this copy is the Second Printing, March 2003, published by FreeStyle Graphics. An uncommon regional history examining the prostitutes, hurdy-gurdy girls, saloon women, and other colorful female figures of historic Virginia City during the Comstock era. Chapters cover Virginia City’s Barbary Coast, forgotten harlots, interactions between prostitutes and local police, and women who became known for toughness, independence, and their pursuit of justice. Illustrated with historical material and photographs, this is an interesting source for collectors of Nevada, Old West, mining-town, women’s-history, and prostitution history. Softcover is in good pre-owned condition with light general shelf and handling wear. Please review photos for exact condition. --- Virginia City Nevada, Barbara Hegne, Harlots Hurdies Spirited Women, Comstock Lode, Nevada history, Old West, Wild West women, prostitution history, brothel history, hurdy gurdy girls, mining towns, women of the West, regional history, Virginia City history, Nevada women, Western Americana, historical prostitutes, Barbary Coast, Comstock history

  • Publisher: FreeStyle Graphics
  • Year: 2003
  • Binding: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781884728075
  • Condition: Very Good

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