Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul
by Karen Abbott
Chronicles Chicago's red-light district and the reformers who battled to close it, revealing a clash of vice and morality in early twentieth-century America.
About This Book
This book explores the notorious Levee district in early twentieth-century Chicago.
It examines the lives of madams, ministers, politicians, and reformers who shaped the era.
The narrative highlights the clash between vice and morality during a pivotal time in American history.
Readers gain insight into the social and political forces that defined the battle for the city's soul.
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