Call House Madam: The Story of the Career of Beverly Davis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162806495)

Call House Madam: The Story of the Career of Beverly Davis is a non-fiction book written by Serge G. Wolsey. The book is a biography of Beverly Davis, who was a successful madam in the 1950s and 1960s in the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Davis's life, including her childhood, her entry into the world of prostitution, and her rise to becoming a prominent madam.The book also explores the social and cultural context of Davis's career, including the attitudes towards prostitution at the time, the role of law enforcement in regulating the industry, and the impact of the sexual revolution on the profession. The author draws on a range of sources, including interviews with Davis herself, as well as with former clients and employees, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of this controversial figure.Overall, Call House Madam is a fascinating and well-researched book that sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of prostitution, the social and cultural changes of the mid-twentieth century, or the lives of women who defied societal norms to pursue their own ambitions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Serge G. Wolsey
ISBN-10: 1162806494
ISBN-13: 9781162806495
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 442
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d