Ladies Of The Lamplight

KAY REYNOLDS BLAIR

Publication: Timberline Books, 1976, Leadville, Colorado

First edition, 3rd printing. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" in red pictorial stiff wrappers. 40 pp., illustrations, index, bibliography. The era of prostitution in Colorado ironically coincided with the prudish Victorian period. Demand for prostitutes exploded throughout early-day mining camps and settlements because of an extreme shortage of women in the West. Discusses Silverheels, Poker Alice, Cattle Kate, Red Stockings, Jillis and Lois Lovell, etc. Several black and white photographs throughout. Small inked notations at bottom of the title page, else a near fine copy.

Inventory Number: 51700