This shocking exposé of the American sex trade is a disturbing but necessary read for anyone who wants to understand the dark underbelly of our society. Written by one of the leading social reformers of the late 19th century, this book documents the brutal exploitation of women in the vice districts of America's cities, as well as the complicity of many in law enforcement and government in this horrific trade. This book is a call to action, urging readers to join the fight against this evil and work to build a better, more just society for all. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.