Thursday, July 26, 2007

Madams, Ministers, Playboys,
and the Battle for America's Soul
by Karen Abbott

Freelance journalist Abbott's vibrant first book probes the titillating milieu of the posh, world-famous Everleigh Club brothel that operated from 1900 to 1911 on Chicago's Near South Side.
*Although I did not see any of this type of nightlife, I thought this new release looked interesting.