Chicago and its cess-pools of infamy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilson, Samuel Paynter

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Chicago and its Cess-Pools of Infamy" by Samuel Paynter Wilson is an investigative account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the darker aspects of life in Chicago, focusing on the rampant vice, crime, and corruption present within the city, particularly the issues of prostitution and human trafficking. With a dedication to the good men and women of the world, the author hopes that shedding light on these issues will lead to positive change. The opening of the narrative establishes the author's intent, highlighting the city's dual nature-its progress and prosperity contrasted with deep social issues. Wilson shares reflections on the stark realities faced by many residents, particularly those caught in the grip of crime and vice. The introductory sections set the stage for a detailed exploration of Chicago's social landscape, presenting personal accounts and observations of the rampant white slave trade and the systematic exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Wilson's compassionate yet sobering portrayal serves as both a warning and a call to action for the readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Turgut Dincer, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-04-14