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The Blue Book: Product Placement in Storyville
The Storyville Blue Book was more than just a directory; it was a guidebook crafted specifically for men looking to explore the vibrant....


The Blue Book: A Directory of Sin
The Blue Book of Storyville, New Orleans, was a notorious guide to the city’s legal red-light district during the early 20th century....


The Blue Book: Most Popular Madams
Although labeled "lewd and abandoned", the women of Storyville fought tirelessly for their survival, defying overwhelming odds stacked...


Guidebooks to Sin: The Blue Books of Storyville, New Orleans
Between 1897 and 1917, a legal red-light district thrived at the edge of the French Quarter, helping establish the notorious reputation....
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