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In 1858, prospectors discovered gold where Cherry Creek meets the South Platte River (today’s downtown Denver), sparking a gold rush that drew more than 100,000 fortune seekers to the territory. Among them were enterprising women seeking their own motherlode―riches dug straight from the pockets of miners, merchants, railroad workers, and any other men with money to burn.Forget your stodgy high school American history class. The madams of early Colorado were more complex―and far more brazen―than conventional western lore might lead you to believe. In Colorado Madams, Meet Ada Lamont, a preacher’s widow turned prostitute, perhaps the first woman to advertise her wares on Cherry Creek. And Verona Baldwin, scandalized by one of the wealthiest men in California, only to turn her shame into fame as the owner of the most exclusive parlor house in Denver. Here too is Laura Evens, who once attended a costume ball dressed as a nun, and Trinidad’s savvy Mae Phelps, a leader in offering health care to working girls and a founder of a rest home for retired prostitutes.As told by author Michael Rutter, the stories of these women come alive with voluptuous detail, authentic photographs, and historical context. Make yourself comfortable and enter the seductive world of Colorado Madams.

This is a book about growing up - the process of development from the cradle to the coffin and all the changes in between. It covers growth from infancy to adolescence and beyond, including changes at puberty and responses to it, social relationships, family interaction and emotional development.

Explore Utah's hidden gems through engaging activities such as biking past endangered birds at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and encountering reptiles at the Monte L. Bean Museum. Follow the historic Pony Express route and discover the quirky lifestyle at Hole 'N the Rock. Michael Rutter highlights these unique attractions, offering a fresh perspective on the state’s diverse offerings beyond the typical tourist spots.

This book explores the distinct sex differences influencing antisocial behavior, examining how these variations affect the causes, progression, and outcomes of such actions. It offers a comprehensive analysis that challenges traditional views, providing insights into the psychological, social, and biological factors at play. By focusing on both male and female perspectives, it aims to enhance understanding of antisocial behavior and its implications for individuals and society.

At the age of 20, Michael Rutter embarked on a thrilling journey as a professional motorcycle racer, inspired by his father's legacy in the sport. The narrative explores his early experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the competitive racing world, highlighting the passion and dedication required to succeed in this high-octane field.

Prostitutes make up one of the most engaging chapters in the story of the American West. Upstairs Girls opens a window on the lives of these women for hire--why they turned to prostitution, who they worked for, and what their lives were like. Author and historian Michael Rutter offers a thorough history of prostitution in the West, with chapters on notorious madams, the hierarchy of prostitution, from parlor girls to streetwalkers, and occupational hazards such as disease and addiction. Rutter also unveils the brutal Chinese sex trade, which was little more than slavery, with women being shipped across the Pacific and bought and sold like material goods. The engaging and carefully researched background history leads up to the often heart-breaking and sometimes humorous profiles of the individual madams and prostitutes, from the famous Calamity Jane to the less-known Rosa May, from ruthless madam Ah Toy to mother of civil rights Mary Ellen Pleasant. Great photographs and illustrations